4 days ago
A young woman with blond hair, wearing glasses.

Music technology project teaches teens life skills

Teenagers at an Ennerdale Bridge venue learn the technology to put on professional live stage shows.

4 days ago
Cumbria
5 days ago
A baby looking at the camera - it is being held over a white background.

Maternity ward to pilot new cataract technology

A new device which could help diagnose cataracts in newborn babies is being piloted in Poole.

5 days ago
Dorset
22 Aug 2024
A doctor looking at a monitor which shows the inside of a patient's bowel. A yellow square is on the screen highlighting a polyp.

Hospitals keep AI technology after cancer trial

The technology detects more potentially cancerous bowel lesions, experts say.

22 Aug 2024
20 Aug 2024
Engineers stand around one of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT)’s primary mirror segments

The mind-bending mirrors behind advanced technology

Huge, tiny or incredibly flat, advanced mirrors are essential to high-tech machines.

20 Aug 2024
20 Aug 2024
The deer deterrent system, which includes a camera and infra-red technology,  in use next to a wooded area.

AI technology keeps 6,000 deer from rail routes

The system was installed as part of a trial in Grantham and Stoke-on-Trent.

20 Aug 2024
England
1 Aug 2024
Jacki Thrapp

Can technology fix the 'broken' concert ticketing system?

The increased use of AI may prevent tickets being resold at excessively high prices.

1 Aug 2024
Europe
18 Jul 2024
Technology brings connectivity to the Seine

How technology will power the opening ceremony

A new network along the Seine in Paris will broadcast Olympic festivities from the river.

18 Jul 2024
Technology
4 days ago
Picture of a Windracer aircraft during a test flight in Antartica

Drones deliver packages to remote parts of Wales

Manufacturers are testing out technology to help deliver critical parcels by drone.

4 days ago
Wales
2 days ago
A camera mounted on a white van

AI cameras to spot region's drivers on phones

The artificial intelligence technology detects potential offending drivers before a final human check.

2 days ago
Manchester
7 days ago
Unimpressed woman at self-checkout till paying for item using her phone

Have supermarkets reached peak self-scan?

Supermarkets are beginning to question the divisive technology after years of criticism from shoppers.

7 days ago
Business
21 Aug 2024
Plans for the site in Berkeley. The picture includes trees, high rise office buildings and a number of warehouses.

Former nuclear power station site sold for £6.5m

The owners plan to redevelop the site for a new kind of nuclear technology.

21 Aug 2024
Gloucestershire
4 days ago
A woman receives a medical tattoo on her breast.

New tech removes need for cancer patient tattoos

A £1.4m investment is being made into new radiotherapy technology at Hull's Castle Hill Hospital.

4 days ago
Hull & East Yorkshire
8 days ago
Essex Police vans pictured using live facial recognition technology in Clacton during the airshow

Live facial recognition cameras used for first time

The cameras will be deployed to other areas of the county this weekend after a successful first use of them.

8 days ago
Essex
21 Aug 2024
Drone on its base

Drones fly NHS lab specimens in Scottish first

The delivery flew about 30 miles between Edinburgh and Melrose to test out the technology.

21 Aug 2024
Scotland
2 days ago
A pint of beer

How beer is used to make alternative leather

The grain left from beer production is being used to make alternative leather. So, how does the technology work?

2 days ago
Innovation
22 Aug 2024
An old mattress dumped near some trees. It has a yellow fly-tipping sticker on it from the council that says 'Fly tipping. Cotswold District Council Aware'. The sticker appeals for anyone with information about the fly-tip to contact them.

Funding of £38k to help council tackle fly-tipping

Cotswold District Council will use it for a public campaign and better technology to catch offenders.

22 Aug 2024
Gloucestershire
3 days ago
Satellite image from 25 August showing Proletarsk oil depot in Rostov region

Ukraine's long-range drones using Western tech to hit Russia

Western technology and finance are helping Ukraine carry out hundreds of long-range strikes inside Russia.

3 days ago
Europe
3 days ago
Jensen Huang in signature black leather jacket in front of a green background holding a microphone and speaking questions at an event.

AI chip giant Nvidia shares fall despite record sales

The California-based technology giant has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom.

3 days ago
Business
3 days ago
Jensen Huang in signature black leather jacket in front of a green background holding a microphone and speaking questions at an event.

AI chip giant Nvidia shares fall despite record sales

The California-based technology giant has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom.

3 days ago
Business
22 Aug 2024
Artist's impression of Workington Innovation Centre. It is a red, four storey building clad in metal panels and plenty of windows. A green space, with trees and people sitting on the grass, is shown outside the building.

Town's Innovation Centre plans approved

Preparatory work for the four-storey building is under way and it is due to open by early 2026.

22 Aug 2024
Cumbria
23 Aug 2024
Mike Lynch in London on Thursday, 25 April 2013

Tributes paid to 'UK's greatest tech entrepreneur'

A leading figure in the UK tech scene, Mike Lynch died shortly after winning a legal battle in the US.

23 Aug 2024
Technology
5 days ago
Cars queue up at the Port of Dover

UK to spend £10.5m on new EU border checks

Travellers from the UK and other non-EU countries will soon have to go through a new digital border system.

5 days ago
Business
23 Aug 2024
A man with short light brown hair holds up two donated mobile phones. He is wearing a light blue-coloured T-shirt.

Families 'struggling' without internet due to bills

The North East has the highest number of residents without internet in their own home in England.

23 Aug 2024
Wear
15 Aug 2024
The entrance of the Spode pottery site in Stoke-on-Trent

Plans to regenerate historic pottery site approved

The council backs plans to turn the former potbank into a creative technology hub.

15 Aug 2024
Stoke & Staffordshire
17 Aug 2024
Street view of a green field with a mast in the distance. In the foreground on the left, there is an industrial building, and to the right, there is the edge of a red-bricked two-storey house.

Sunderland 5G mast plans approved

An existing mast in the Pallion area will be made bigger, and 5G technology added.

17 Aug 2024
4 days ago
A woman looks bored at her desk in an office. She is glancing off to the side and resting on her hand, not looking at her computer.

Klarna: AI lets us cut thousands of jobs - but pay more

The firm wants to reduce staff levels to 2,000 works through its use of AI in marketing and customer service.

4 days ago
Technology
22 Aug 2024
Kenzie and his mother with his pass grades at Northfleet Technology College in Kent

Kent pupils celebrate GCSE success

Students in Kent have been joining others across the country in receiving their GCSE results.

22 Aug 2024
Kent
20 Aug 2024
A plume of smoke rises as the Jasper Complex Wildfire continues to burn in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, on 14 August 2024

Drone swarms could stop wildfires, researchers say

UK researchers hope swarms of up to 30 aircraft using AI could put out flames before they spread.

20 Aug 2024
3 days ago
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, speaking at a conference

Who is Pavel Durov and what is Telegram?

Telegram is one of the world's most popular apps where groups of up to 200,000 users can exchange messages.

3 days ago
Technology
5 days ago
Mark Zuckerberg looks pensive during a committee hearing in the US

Zuckerberg regrets bowing to Biden 'pressure' over Covid

The billionaire says White House officials pressured Meta to remove content 'for months' in 2021.

5 days ago
Technology
4 days ago
A hand holding the phone. It is a bright pink early 00s style flip phone, with big numbers and a small screen. The person has pink nail polish.

Can Barbie help beat teen smartphone addiction?

Manufacturer HMD says it is trying to help people who want less 'digital impact' in their lives.

4 days ago
Technology
4 days ago
A woman looks bored at her desk in an office. She is glancing off to the side and resting on her hand, not looking at her computer.

Klarna: AI lets us cut thousands of jobs - but pay more

The firm wants to reduce staff levels to 2,000 works through its use of AI in marketing and customer service.

4 days ago
Technology
21 Aug 2024
A computer-generated image showing a city surrounded by walls, with a mountain in the foreground and snow on the roofs of buildings

London through the ages inspires Civilization VII

An eight-year wait for news on the next Civilization game is finally over.

21 Aug 2024
Technology
21 Aug 2024
Selection of Vogue fashion magazine covers featuring the work of celebrity hairstylist Sam McKnight

ChatGPT firm OpenAI strikes deal with Vogue owner

The multi-year deal is the latest such agreement to be struck between OpenAI and a major media company.

21 Aug 2024
22 Aug 2024
MIT graduates in 2016

Top US college says diversity slumps after affirmative action ban

MIT says intake of some minority groups has fallen from 25% to 16% in one year after a Supreme Court decision.

22 Aug 2024
US & Canada
23 Aug 2024
Van Phan Le, professor, veterinarian and member of the Farm2Vet research team. Credit Van Phan Le.

When vets are scarce what can farmers do?

In Vietnam farmers are being encouraged to track the use of antibiotics and monitor disease.

23 Aug 2024
Asia
4 days ago
A hand holding the phone. It is a bright pink early 00s style flip phone, with big numbers and a small screen. The person has pink nail polish.

Can Barbie help beat teen smartphone addiction?

Manufacturer HMD says it is trying to help people who want less 'digital impact' in their lives.

4 days ago
Technology
16 Aug 2024
Hands holding a mobile phone with the Fortnite logo on it

Fortnite app returns to iPhones - but only in the EU

The boss of the game's publisher says he hopes to bring it to UK iPhones in 2025.

16 Aug 2024
Technology
4 days ago
A professional digital cinema camera, on a film set.

Film studio launches £250,000 education fund

Shepperton Studios will support education in film and media for young people in Spelthorne.

4 days ago
Surrey
16 Aug 2024
Smart swim goggles for the Paris Games

Testing out smart swim goggles for the Paris Games

A new generation of smart goggles provide real time visual feedback to enhance athletic performance.

16 Aug 2024
Technology
14 Aug 2024
A thief caught on CCTV running away with about £500 worth of technology

Watch as thief burgles a playgroup

A thief broke in to a playgroup in Blackwood and stole about £500 worth of technology.

14 Aug 2024
Wales
21 Aug 2024
A woman in a blue denim jacket and carrying a light brown handbag looks closely at her phone while walking around the gardens at Saltram. Two women from the Royal National Institute of Blind People with black polo shirts with RNIB branding on it are behind her.

Venue trials app for partially sighted visitors

A series of QR codes can be scanned for more information on the property's gardens.

21 Aug 2024
22 Aug 2024
Jesse Kipf mugshot

Dad hacks database to fake death and avoid child support pay

The man, from Kentucky, has been jailed for what a judge in the US called his "cynical" actions.

22 Aug 2024
Technology
21 Aug 2024
A statue of Walt Disney holding Mickey Mouse's hand in Walt Disney World, Florida, in front of the princess castle. It is a bright sunny day.

Disney drops bid to stop allergy death lawsuit over Disney+ terms

The firm had argued the case should go to arbitration because of its streaming service's small print.

21 Aug 2024
Technology
7 days ago
Jack Draper playing at the Cincinnati Open

Difficult to have integrity questioned - Draper

British number one Jack Draper says he endured a "difficult" time after having his integrity questioned following a controversial win.

7 days ago
Tennis
21 Aug 2024
A woman in a blue denim jacket and carrying a light brown handbag looks closely at her phone while walking around the gardens at Saltram. Two women from the Royal National Institute of Blind People with black polo shirts with RNIB branding on it are behind her.

Venue trials app for partially sighted visitors

A series of QR codes can be scanned for more information on the property's gardens.

21 Aug 2024
7 days ago
Jack Draper playing at the Cincinnati Open

Difficult to have integrity questioned - Draper

British number one Jack Draper says he endured a "difficult" time after having his integrity questioned following a controversial win.

7 days ago
Tennis
9 Aug 2024
Virtual dementia bus

Tour bus simulates dementia to help understanding

The bus uses technology to help people experience what dementia is like.

9 Aug 2024
South Yorkshire
16 Aug 2024
Someone uses a magnetic strip card on a door

Is this the end for the magnetic stripe?

Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out.

16 Aug 2024
Business
15 Aug 2024
Two women in dresses pose with Palo Alto-branded lampshades covering their faces

Tech firm apologises for 'creepy' hostess lampshade outfits

The company-branded lampshades, which obscured the women's faces, have been called "creepy" and "sexist."

15 Aug 2024
Technology
7 days ago
Two primary school-aged girls sitting with their backs to blue lockers, one is holding out a smartphone which they are both looking at with cautiously smiling faces

EE tells parents: don't give under-11s smartphones

The mobile phone network recommends parents buy under-11s phones that can only text or call.

7 days ago
13 Aug 2024
A green bin in a park with "keep Liverpool tidy" written on it

City to pilot 'super-smart' solar bins

The "super-smart" bins have sensor technology fitted which trigger a compactor to crush the litter.

13 Aug 2024
Liverpool
9 hrs ago
Paul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage, who claim their voices were stolen, sit in armchairs with neutral expressions.

'A tech firm stole our voices - then cloned and sold them'

A voice over artist found out his voice had been taken when he heard a chatbot on a podcast using it.

9 hrs ago
Technology
3 days ago
One of the pizzas that AI created for Dodo Pizza

Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow?

Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed.

3 days ago
4 days ago
Pavel Durov speaking

Telegram repeatedly refuses to join child protection schemes

BBC learns platform does not comply with industry norms as its boss remains under arrest in Paris.

4 days ago
Technology
18 Aug 2024
A generic picture of a person using a laptop, they also have a coffee cup.

Calls to donate digital devices to people in need

Sunderland City Council says donations will go to local people without access to a digital device.

18 Aug 2024
Wear
5 days ago
Two halves of a whole cocoa fruit are held in someone's hands

Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?

The whole of the cocoa fruit is used in production, rather than just the beans.

5 days ago
Business
8 Aug 2024
Artist impression of the  Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre

Green light for £30m automation training centre

The new facility will teach businesses how they can harness automation technology.

8 Aug 2024
Nottingham
20 Aug 2024
Still from Alien: Romulus (Credit: Disney)

Why there's anger at Alien: Romulus's shock cameo

The new Alien film has enraged many with the re-appearance of an actor from the 1979 original – brought back from the dead using digital trickery. Is such anger justified?

20 Aug 2024
Culture
14 Aug 2024
MRNA vaccine vial for cancer

Cancer patients to join personalised vaccine trial

Eligible people will be referred to a special programme, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust says.

14 Aug 2024
West Yorkshire
8 days ago
Two men face each other in a studio space wearing motion sensitive equipment, designed to record their movements

University aims to make immersive art more accessible

The project will see artists and participants with learning disabilities collaborate.

8 days ago
Coventry & Warwickshire
18 Aug 2024
The scientists drilling into an anctive Icelandic volcano

The scientists drilling into an active Icelandic volcano

Scientists are preparing to drill into the rock of an Icelandic volcano to learn more about how volcanoes behave.

18 Aug 2024
Climate solutions
24 Aug 2024
Space hopper

The space hopper robot that 'walks' like a cat

Spencer Kelly checks out the latest robots being designed to help on space missions.

24 Aug 2024
Innovation
22 Aug 2024
Photo shows a section of the Rough 47/3B Bravo gas platform in the North Sea. The industrial rig is pictured against a backdrop of the North Sea and a cloudy sky, with an industrial ship just visible in the background. Picture date is 17 June.

Plan to hike windfall tax sparks energy jobs warning

Firms across the supply chain to the oil and gas industry have warned that official plans threaten investment.

22 Aug 2024
Business
14 Aug 2024
A CCTV image (in black and white) showing a man walking up towards the a gate - there is a brick wall to the left of the image

Thief caught stealing from a playgroup on CCTV

A thief broke into a playgroup and stole tablets used to teach toddlers how to use computers.

14 Aug 2024
Wales
13 Aug 2024
Close up of a Post Office sign

Post Office IT boss quits amid Horizon delays

Post Office tech chief Chris Brocklesby leaves after a year as Horizon IT replacement faces delays.

13 Aug 2024
Business
1 day ago
Phone and cash

Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'

The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.

1 day ago
Technology
2 days ago
Ihab Amed working on the test jet engine. He's connecting a metal tube to another piece of equipment.

Will sustainable aviation fuels take off?

Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels?

2 days ago
4 days ago
The Gadcet store in Chatham, Kent

Trader 'first' in UK charged with operating crypto ATM

Habibur Rahman was charged after police said they seized crypto ATMs from a shop in Chatham.

4 days ago
10 Aug 2024
A view of the maze from above

Maze designed to celebrate Katarina Johnson-Thompson

The maze is designed in the shape of the javelin thrower using GPS satellite technology.

10 Aug 2024
Leicester
15 Aug 2024
Anesti Danelis

No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write jokes

Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material.

15 Aug 2024
21 Aug 2024
A drone comes in to land in a field with trees in the background.

Research finds drones can deliver blood safely

A project finds drone delivery does not influence the blood's quality or how long it lasts.

21 Aug 2024
Tyne
10 Aug 2024
A view of the maze from above

Maze designed to celebrate Katarina Johnson-Thompson

The maze is designed in the shape of the javelin thrower using GPS satellite technology.

10 Aug 2024
Leicester
13 Aug 2024
A person trying to access the social media platform X to see US Former President Donald J. Trump's interview with Elon Musk; in Miami, Florida, USA, on 12 August 2024

Why is Elon Musk's X struggling with technical problems?

The billionaire's interview with Donald Trump was delayed while the platform struggled with tech issues.

13 Aug 2024
Technology
15 Aug 2024
Anesti Danelis

No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write jokes

Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material.

15 Aug 2024
21 Aug 2024
A drone comes in to land in a field with trees in the background.

Research finds drones can deliver blood safely

A project finds drone delivery does not influence the blood's quality or how long it lasts.

21 Aug 2024
Tyne
19 Aug 2024
An image of Libya's central bank

Libya central bank reopens after kidnapped official freed

CBL's governor speaks of "increasing threats" to the bank's safety after its IT boss was abducted.

19 Aug 2024
Africa
22 Aug 2024
Dylan McKee smiling in a red and white striped t-shirt beside a laptop with pictures of sunsets and dogs and landscapes

Digital memory boxes introduced for children in care

The digital tool is being used to help young people in care in Blackpool keep hold of memories.

22 Aug 2024
Lancashire
6 days ago
A google street view from the road of Truro and Penwith College.

College offers workshops to boost career prospects

The initiative aims to support adults in their career or achieve skills for new opportunities.

6 days ago
Cornwall
16 Aug 2024
The village of Boscastle is seen from higher up - there are cars parked at the top of the village with a road sweeping down between the house and the river to the right of the houses

Concerns over digital landline switch in Boscastle

Twenty years after devastating floods, villagers fear being cut off in any future emergencies.

16 Aug 2024
Cornwall
13 Aug 2024
The unique wearable tech revolutionising wheelchair racing

The unique wearable tech revolutionising wheelchair racing

A high-tech sleeve uses biometric threads to collect athletes' data to enhance their performance.

13 Aug 2024
Sport
20 Aug 2024
An AI generated art image of a robust cat smiling (Credit: @mpminds)

Meet Chubby, the AI-generated future of the web

Tearjerker videos of AI-generated cats earned millions of views and a devoted following, blurring the line between spam and art.

20 Aug 2024
Future
13 Aug 2024
The unique wearable tech revolutionising wheelchair racing

The unique wearable tech revolutionising wheelchair racing

A high-tech sleeve uses biometric threads to collect athletes' data to enhance their performance.

13 Aug 2024
Sport
20 Aug 2024
Fawley Manufacturing Complex is a large sprawling series of thin white towers and short round disc-shaped structures, in front of a large body of water

Thousands sign petition to stop CO2 pipeline

A petition has gathered almost 3,000 signatures to stop a CO2 pipeline coming to the Isle of Wight.

20 Aug 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
12 Aug 2024
A stair lift in a house

Virtual home shows tools to help disabled people

Medway Council says it launched the tool to help people living independently make changes at home.

12 Aug 2024
England
6 days ago
Couple lying in bed and using smartphones.

Australians get 'right to disconnect' after hours

A new law has come into effect that allows employees to ignore communications from employers after hours.

6 days ago
Business
19 Aug 2024
A screen shows a download error amid slow speed and disruptions of internet services in Karachi, Pakistan

Pakistan blames users for slow internet as firewall rumours grow

Authorities have blamed widespread VPN use for the crawling connections, which have caused concern.

19 Aug 2024
Asia
3 days ago
A worker taps the iron inside Blast Furnace 4 at the Port Talbot steelworks

Over 2,000 workers apply for Tata Steel redundancy

Tata asked staff to express interest in taking voluntary redundancy as part of a cut of 2,800 jobs.

3 days ago
Wales
24 Aug 2024
A graphic illustration of online adverts floating above a laptop screen

Should you have to pay for online privacy?

Some websites have started introducing paywalls which can be lifted with data rather than cash.

24 Aug 2024
18 Aug 2024
KSI, standing with his arms behind his head and looking at the camera, during the Greg James Radio 1 Breakfast show

KSI and the Sidemen among UK's richest gamers

YouTubers KSI and the Sidemen are listed alongside billionaire developers and industry legends in The Sunday Times UK Gaming Rich List 2024.

18 Aug 2024
Technology
13 Aug 2024
An Openreach employee with a hi-vis jacket on working on cables of a green broadband street box while a openreach van sits in the foreground.

First-time funding boost for broadband in Wales

The funding is part of the UK government's project to modernise internet infrastructure.

13 Aug 2024
Wales
8 Aug 2024
Screenshot from a film of the kestrel hovering with motion capture markers visible on the bird

Secrets of hovering kestrels to help drones beat city winds

Researchers hope they could inspire new drone and plane designs able to better cope with turbulence.

8 Aug 2024
15 Aug 2024
A collage of Zoom chief product officer Smita Hashim (Credit: BBC)

Why Zoom wants you to go back to the office

Zoom chief product officer Smita Hashim explains why even video-chat innovators need the physical space – with a little help from AI.

15 Aug 2024
Worklife
13 Aug 2024
Hand holding makhana which look like large peppercorns

The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India

New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern India.

13 Aug 2024
Asia
4 days ago
Drone

UK's first drone mail service extended in Orkney

The Orkney I-Port operation was launched by Royal Mail and drone firm Skyports last year.

4 days ago
NE, Orkney & Shetland
8 days ago
Steampunks walking through Lincoln's historic quarter. Outfits range from black to red, with some wearing brightly-coloured wigs, or top hats and goggles

What is city's steampunk festival all about?

Visitors attending the world-renowned event explain the attraction.

8 days ago
Lincolnshire
7 days ago
Jack Williams with his arms folded

'I built a million-pound company in mum's house'

Jack Williams's AI-based company has sold for millions as part of the lucrative esports industry.

7 days ago
Wales
23 Aug 2024
Janusz Racz, 67, is the first participant in trialling the BNT116 vaccine, made by German biotechnology company BioNTech.

Promising lung cancer vaccine trial begins in UK

The jab given to 67-year-old Janusz Racz may revolutionise how this cancer is treated, say doctors.

23 Aug 2024
Health
8 Aug 2024
Kakao founder Kim Beom-su arriving at the Seoul Southern District Court last month.

Korea tech tycoon charged in K-pop share rigging case

Internet giant Kakao's founder allegedly tried to inflate the share price of an agency he was buying.

8 Aug 2024
Asia
8 Aug 2024
Screenshot from a film of the kestrel hovering with motion capture markers visible on the bird

Secrets of hovering kestrels to help drones beat city winds

Researchers hope they could inspire new drone and plane designs able to better cope with turbulence.

8 Aug 2024
13 Aug 2024
Hand holding makhana which look like large peppercorns

The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India

New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern India.

13 Aug 2024
Asia
4 days ago
Drone

UK's first drone mail service extended in Orkney

The Orkney I-Port operation was launched by Royal Mail and drone firm Skyports last year.

4 days ago
NE, Orkney & Shetland
12 Aug 2024
Ben Tuppin from Getting Oxfordshire Online (L) and councillor Andy Graham (R) smiling at the camera while holding a DELL laptop. There is a building and a tree behind them.

Council donates end-of-life laptops to community

West Oxfordshire District Council donates its end-of-life laptops for redistribution to residents.

12 Aug 2024
1 day ago
Sari Schorr performs on Day two of Weyfest Music Festival 2023 at the Rural Life Living Museum. A banner behind her on the stage reads Weyfest Festival.

Surrey weekly round-up: 24 August - 30 August 2024

Here are five stories from the past week in Surrey in case you missed them.

1 day ago
Surrey
14 Aug 2024
How new tech helps Paralympians navigate the Games

How new tech helps Paralympians navigate the Games

A new app uses indoor mapping and audio cues to deliver step-by-step directions to Paralympians.

14 Aug 2024
Innovation
8 days ago
Steampunks walking through Lincoln's historic quarter. Outfits range from black to red, with some wearing brightly-coloured wigs, or top hats and goggles

What is city's steampunk festival all about?

Visitors attending the world-renowned event explain the attraction.

8 days ago
Lincolnshire
8 Aug 2024
Kakao founder Kim Beom-su arriving at the Seoul Southern District Court last month.

Korea tech tycoon charged in K-pop share rigging case

Internet giant Kakao's founder allegedly tried to inflate the share price of an agency he was buying.

8 Aug 2024
Asia
23 Aug 2024
A squirrel with a furniture set captured on an at-home trail camera (Credit: Caitlyn Montgomery)

The people spying on animals in their own gardens

An online community has erupted around people filming wildlife with backyard trail cameras. It's not just cute: the videos are uncovering animal secrets for biologists.

23 Aug 2024
Future
21 Aug 2024
A satellite image of Hurricane Ernesto (Credit: Getty Images)

The deceptive power of a category 1 hurricane

Don't be lured into a false sense of security by a category one hurricane – storm surge and flooding mean they can be as dangerous as a category five.

21 Aug 2024
Future
22 Aug 2024
A red flag on a beach, photographed duirng stormy weather in Puerto Rico caused by Hurricane Ernesto (Credit: Getty Images)

The flawed way we rank hurricanes

Scientists are racing to update the imperfect system we rely on to warn just how deadly a storm will be.

22 Aug 2024
Future
14 Aug 2024
A Geely Zeekr 007 electric sedan on display during the Auto Guangzhou 2023.

China firm claims world's fastest-charging EV battery

Zeekr says its new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes using its chargers.

14 Aug 2024
Business
Mike Lynch

Body of UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch recovered from Sicily yacht but daughter still missing

Hannah Lynch, 18, is still believed to be missing after the yacht sank in bad weather on Monday morning.

10 Aug 2024
A man at a riot in Rotherham, with fire in the background

A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech

Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented on it. Why?

10 Aug 2024
Technology
8 Aug 2024
Kirthana Balachandran

First gene-editing therapy may cure blood disorder

The treatment for beta thalassaemia is to be offered on the NHS and uses Nobel Prize-winning technology.

8 Aug 2024
Health
7 days ago
Pavel Durov, CEO and co-founder of Telegram speaks onstage during day one of TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2015, in California

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

The billionaire was detained in Paris and is being investigated in relation to a lack of moderation on the messaging app.

7 days ago
Europe
16 Aug 2024
A blue and white sign saying "North East Ambulance Service, Ambulance Headquarters & Emergency Operations Centre" and with the ambulance badge on it.

Ambulance service leaves X over 'hate speech'

The service, which has more than 20,000 followers, says X no longer aligns with its values.

16 Aug 2024
Technology
22 Aug 2024
A bald man wearing a hoodie standing in front of a wall of multi-coloured balloons. He is holding up a piece of paper and smiling.

Data analyst, 42, finally gets maths GCSE

Mike Coles picked up his result from City of Portsmouth College, more than 20 years after failing it the first time.

22 Aug 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
6 days ago
Illustration of a hand holding a phone surrounded by ingredients and cooking pots (Credit: Estudio Santa Rita)

Taste test: What happens when AI takes on a chef?

Not sure what to eat tonight? Artificial intelligence wants to tell you what to cook, but are the recipes it creates any good? We put it to the test.

6 days ago
Future
9 Aug 2024
F-35B Lightning jet on the flight deck of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales

RAF Marham stealth jets to police Nato skies

The mission involves RAF pilots from 617 Squadron patrolling the Arctic region.

9 Aug 2024
Norfolk
15 Aug 2024
Rows of cars line a car park at night with red lights on and some in a queue

Driverless cars wake residents with nighttime honking

The robotaxis were stationed in a San Francisco parking lot when a feature to avoid crashes set off the noise.

15 Aug 2024
Technology
4 days ago
Somebody wearing a ski mask with a skull image

World's police in technological arms race with Nigerian mafia

A series of covert operations target a feared Nigerian cyber-crime network with a global reach.

4 days ago
World
7 Aug 2024
A wildcat snuggling under a tree

Wildcat kitten caught on thermal imaging camera

Wildcat identification can be complicated because wildcats have a significant interbreeding history.

7 Aug 2024
Scotland
7 days ago
An engineer doing maintenance work on a gas pipe

New repair technique aims to minimise disruption

The technique involves using a sealant to internally repair joints on metallic mains.

7 days ago
Guernsey
8 Aug 2024
An aerospace engineer reading an instruction manual

Could reading instruction manuals become a thing of the past?

AI can now read instruction manuals on behalf of the human user and give its advice.

8 Aug 2024
16 Aug 2024
Downing Street and Whitehall street signs

Labour under fire over second top civil service job

The Conservatives are accusing the Labour government of undermining civil service impartiality.

16 Aug 2024
Politics
2 days ago
The maternal family of Katherine Wang (Credit: Katherine Wang's family)

How your ancestors can heal you

Learning about ancestry can boost mental health and act as a powerful tool in helping heal generational trauma.

2 days ago
Future
12 Aug 2024
Green ambulance saying 'Emergency Ambulance'

Ambulance service criticised after woman's death

A coroner says crews should have done more after being called to the home of a vulnerable woman.

12 Aug 2024
Wear
4 days ago
Pay-as-you-go ticket machine at generic train station

Pay-as-you-go train ticket scheme expands

Eight new rail stations in Surrey and six in Kent will take contactless payments at barriers.

4 days ago
Surrey
10 Aug 2024
Crescent Dale in Heckmondwike. There is a sign outside the complex which consists of two single-storey buildings and a car park. There are two trees in the foreground.

Adult disabilities centres to be modernised

Plans have been approved for upgrades to two day care facilities in Heckmondwike.

10 Aug 2024
West Yorkshire
8 Aug 2024
A man being restrained by police, with a police dog biting his arm

Take action now over riot posts, social media firms told

The government and the media regulator have faced criticism for not intervening sooner.

8 Aug 2024
UK
19 Aug 2024
A bin full of food waste waiting to be processed (Credit: Rachel Nuwer)

Japan's ambitious plan to ferment waste food

A unique fermentation method being piloted in Japan transforms edible leftovers and scraps into sustainable feed for pigs.

19 Aug 2024
Future
5 Aug 2024
Man lying down about to enter a CT scanner with a nurse next to him

'Game changer' AI detects hidden heart attack risk

A pilot is using technology that identifies people at risk of a heart attack in the next 10 years.

5 Aug 2024
England
7 Aug 2024
The NHS logo - the word written in a white font on a blue background

Watchdog to fine NHS IT firm £6m after medical records hack

The 2022 breach included medical records and information on gaining entry to the homes of 890 people.

7 Aug 2024
Technology
16 Aug 2024
Image of a coronal mass ejection from the Sun (Credit: Nasa)

What if a giant solar superstorm rocked the Earth?

The Sun is going through a period of high activity, but it is nothing compared to an enormous solar event that slammed into our planet 14,000 years ago.

16 Aug 2024
Future
7 Aug 2024
Protesters riot in Rotherham

Government concerned by immigration lawyer 'hitlist'

The list is being shared on social media - lawyers say the threat to them is "very credible."

7 Aug 2024
Technology
19 Aug 2024
A bin full of food waste waiting to be processed (Credit: Rachel Nuwer)

Japan's ambitious plan to ferment waste food

A unique fermentation method being piloted in Japan transforms edible leftovers and scraps into sustainable feed for pigs.

19 Aug 2024
Future
8 Aug 2024
A man being restrained by police, with a police dog biting his arm

Take action now over riot posts, social media firms told

The government and the media regulator have faced criticism for not intervening sooner.

8 Aug 2024
UK
5 Aug 2024
Man lying down about to enter a CT scanner with a nurse next to him

'Game changer' AI detects hidden heart attack risk

A pilot is using technology that identifies people at risk of a heart attack in the next 10 years.

5 Aug 2024
England
6 Aug 2024
A Google corporate logo hangs above the entrance to their office at St. John's Terminal on March 31, 2024, in New York City.

Google's online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules

The decision is a major blow to Alphabet, Google's parent company, and could reshape how technology giants operate.

6 Aug 2024
US & Canada
7 Aug 2024
The NHS logo - the word written in a white font on a blue background

Watchdog to fine NHS IT firm £6m after medical records hack

The 2022 breach included medical records and information on gaining entry to the homes of 890 people.

7 Aug 2024
Technology
10 Aug 2024
Sunlight shines through the leaves in a forest

Survey sees record demand for city woodland

More than 400 applications have been submitted to Leeds City Council for potential woodland locations.

10 Aug 2024
West Yorkshire
21 Aug 2024
A board with historic pictures of people from India's heritage post-partition

University to digitise India’s post-partition heritage

Two decades of Indian history will digitised from a collection housed in Mumbai, India.

21 Aug 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
7 Aug 2024
Protesters riot in Rotherham

Government concerned by immigration lawyer 'hitlist'

The list is being shared on social media - lawyers say the threat to them is "very credible."

7 Aug 2024
Technology
1 day ago
A pedestrianised street full of shoppers. Buildings of varying shades and materials are on both sides.

New blueprint for city investment

Under the City Investment Plan, Wolverhampton aims to attract new firms and boost existing employers.

1 day ago
Wolverhampton
5 days ago
Tesla cars waiting to be loaded on board a cargo vessel at Nangang port in Shanghai.

Canada hits China-made electric cars with 100% tariff

The move comes after similar announcements, including in the US and European Union.

5 days ago
Business
5 days ago
A Ulez camera

Man admits urging others to damage Ulez cameras

Joseph Nicholls wrote Facebook posts that may have led to camera vandalism or theft, a court heard.

5 days ago
13 Aug 2024
A screenshot of a police van seen on the Elbit Systems UK site. The van is a large white vehicle with small windows and a chevron pattern across the back. A figure wearing black with a white helmet can be seen in the lower right corner of the image holding a long unidentified object.

Seven appear in court after ram-raid at defence firm

The investigation into the incident near Bristol is being led by counter-terror police.

13 Aug 2024
Bristol
10 Aug 2024
Former YouTube boss Susan Wojcicki

YouTube's former chief Susan Wojcicki dies aged 56

One of Google's earliest employees, Ms Wojcicki had been ill with lung cancer for two years.

10 Aug 2024
US & Canada
17 Aug 2024
Falcon launch

UK military satellite launches to boost space power

British forces are about to get their first dedicated surveillance and reconnaissance satellite.

17 Aug 2024
Science & Environment
7 Aug 2024
NHS staff in a busy hospital ward

AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS?

Generative AI will be transformative for NHS patient outcomes, a senior government advisor says.

7 Aug 2024
Oxford
7 Aug 2024

How your phone can detect earthquakes

Fifty years since the first mobile phone call, the technology we carry around in our pocket is helping to create the world's biggest earthquake detection system.

7 Aug 2024
Future
6 Aug 2024
A bank of fans draws air through specialized filters at Climeworks' Mammoth carbon removal plant

Is carbon capture an efficient way to tackle CO2?

In Iceland a new plant is capturing and storing CO2 directly from the atmosphere.

6 Aug 2024
3 days ago
Taeil of boy band NCT 127 attends the 11th Gaon Chart Music Awards at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium on January 27, 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage)

K-pop singer leaves boy band over sexual crime accusation

SM Entertainment said that Moon Tae-il, who is known as Taeil, is fully cooperating with the police investigation.

3 days ago
Asia
21 Aug 2024
Auto-Pod driverless vehicle at Inverness Airport

Driverless passenger vehicles begin Highland trials

A four-seater vehicle is at Inverness Airport while a larger shuttle is to travel around a UHI campus.

21 Aug 2024
Scotland
3 days ago
Plumes of smoke rising over the Aricell plant during the deadly blaze in June.

Boss arrested over deadly fire at S Korea battery plant

The arrest of Aricell's chief executive follows an investigation that found multiple safety failings.

3 days ago
Business
3 days ago
Pavel Durov speaking at a conference in 2016

Telegram boss banned from leaving France in criminal probe

He has been placed under formal investigation as part of a probe into organised crime on the messaging app, French prosecutors say.

3 days ago
Europe
4 days ago
Luke Bennett at the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Luke is a 19-year-old man with short brown hair and a short goatee beard. He wears a black T-shirt and headset and is pictured competing with a steering wheel, sitting in front of a screen

Esports champ wants to get into real world of motorsport

Luke Bennett won a cash prize after winning the sim racing event at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh.

4 days ago
Technology
3 days ago
Ollie standing with his prosthetic blade alongside a Dalmatian dog on a lead in a village setting on a sunny day

Teenager raising funds to secure Paralympic dream

Ollie Bauert, 17, has had a blade since he was six, but the NHS will not fund it as of next year.

3 days ago
Gloucestershire
16 Aug 2024
Vote here sign

What to know about US election hacking, Iran and other countries

The vote will have major global implications, meaning many nations have an incentive to interfere.

16 Aug 2024
World
6 Aug 2024
A person holds a mobile phone in front of the word Google

What could Google monopoly ruling mean for you?

The US government says it wants 'structural relief' after a judge found the search giant broke the law.

6 Aug 2024
Technology
9 Aug 2024
Hargreaves Lansdown Bristol HQ

Final offer of £5.4bn for Hargreaves Lansdown takeover

Plans for the financial firm's future have been announced by the company's new owners.

9 Aug 2024
Bristol
21 Aug 2024
A blue column of air and mist over the sea, called a waterspout, with the silhouette of a bird (Credit: Getty Images)

Waterspouts: Europe's underestimated threat?

Spinning over water and land, these terrifying phenomena are more common than we might think

21 Aug 2024
Future
21 Aug 2024
A man working on the roof of a house which is under construction

Modular housing considered to ease homes pressures

The States is looking at modern construction techniques to ease pressure on building demand.

21 Aug 2024
Guernsey
6 days ago
Kelvin Knapper wearing a black Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service shirt holds up his award - a trophy featuring two miniature firefighters.

Firefighter honoured for 50 years of service

Kelvin Knapper is presented with an award for his five-decade career as the fire service also marks its 50th year.

6 days ago
Stoke & Staffordshire
4 days ago
Three fire engines parked on Hadham Road with hoses strewn across the street

Fire crews battle blaze in a historic building

Six fire engines and an aerial ladder are sent to the building, most recently occupied by a shop.

4 days ago
Beds, Herts & Bucks
3 days ago
Mugshots of Mark Mitchell, Milan Zamonsty and Iustin Dobre

Men who torched bus warned they face prison

Mark Mitchell, Milan Zamonsty and Iustin Dobre will be sentenced in October.

3 days ago
West Yorkshire
3 days ago
A blue and white sign for the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. To the right of it is a road, with two ambulances driving along it, towards the hospital building

£16.2m investment into green energy at hospital

It is hoped the work will save the trust about £1m every year in energy costs.

3 days ago
Shropshire
3 days ago
Daily Telegraph and Daily Mirror front pages for Thursday 29 August

'Fuel duty next' and 'Brexit reset'

Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Germany features on a number of Thursday's front pages.

3 days ago
The Papers
14 hrs ago
A woman is holding her hand on her chest to indicate a problem with her heart. She is wearing a light pink T-shirt

AI could help identify high-risk heart patients

The University of Leeds helped in the study which could relieve pressure on the NHS.

14 hrs ago
West Yorkshire
3 Aug 2024
A woman wearing a gaming headset looks at a screen set up in the new e-sports facility.

Cutting edge new esports lab to boost uni's course

The £200,000 space filled with technology has been built for students studying the growing sector.

3 Aug 2024
22 Aug 2024
A hand holding a diamond

World's second-largest diamond found in Botswana

A 2,492-carat stone has been unearthed, in the biggest find since the Cullinan diamond in 1905.

22 Aug 2024
Africa
3 Aug 2024
A woman wearing a gaming headset looks at a screen set up in the new e-sports facility.

Cutting edge new esports lab to boost uni's course

The £200,000 space filled with technology has been built for students studying the growing sector.

3 Aug 2024
6 days ago
Kelvin Knapper wearing a black Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service shirt holds up his award - a trophy featuring two miniature firefighters.

Firefighter honoured for 50 years of service

Kelvin Knapper is presented with an award for his five-decade career as the fire service also marks its 50th year.

6 days ago
Stoke & Staffordshire
4 days ago
Three fire engines parked on Hadham Road with hoses strewn across the street

Fire crews battle blaze in a historic building

Six fire engines and an aerial ladder are sent to the building, most recently occupied by a shop.

4 days ago
Beds, Herts & Bucks
3 days ago
Mugshots of Mark Mitchell, Milan Zamonsty and Iustin Dobre

Men who torched bus warned they face prison

Mark Mitchell, Milan Zamonsty and Iustin Dobre will be sentenced in October.

3 days ago
West Yorkshire
7 Aug 2024
US stock market trader with grey hair and beard, wearing blue trading jacket with numbered badge

US stock markets rise after days of turmoil

Shares in the US opened higher but markets in the UK and Europe stayed down after a cautious open.

7 Aug 2024
Business
11 Aug 2024
Manchester City footballer Erling Haaland on board a plane

No films, no music, no sleep: Is 'raw-dogging' long flights heroic or foolish?

Some fliers are giving up in-flight entertainment and even drinking water but experts warn it could be dangerous.

11 Aug 2024
Business
19 Aug 2024
Alstom

Alstom wins new £60m refurbishment contract

The company warned hundreds of jobs were at risk last year due to a shortage of work.

19 Aug 2024
Derby
9 Aug 2024
Travelers wait in line at check-in in Terminal 2, Delta Airlines, at Los Angeles airport, on July 19, 2024.

Delta Airlines hits out at CrowdStrike, alleging $500m loss

The US-based carrier has indicated it will sue both CrowdStrike and Microsoft for the damages

9 Aug 2024
US & Canada
17 Aug 2024
Bowls of fresh vegetable scraps (Credit: Getty Images)

How to make new food from the stuff we throw away

The waste food going to landfills is an invisible but important part of greenhouse gas emissions. Could discarded scraps be turned into new food instead?

17 Aug 2024
Future
17 Aug 2024
Bowls of fresh vegetable scraps (Credit: Getty Images)

How to make new food from the stuff we throw away

The waste food going to landfills is an invisible but important part of greenhouse gas emissions. Could discarded scraps be turned into new food instead?

17 Aug 2024
Future
4 days ago
Sir Keir Starmer

Henry Zeffman: PM tries to define his Europe 'reset'

A new UK-Germany treaty could offer clues to the PM's blueprint for relations with Europe after Brexit.

4 days ago
Politics
5 days ago
Whitehall sign

Starmer says he wants 'best people' after cronyism claims

It follows scrutiny over a series of Civil Service jobs awarded to people with links to Labour.

5 days ago
Politics
2 days ago
Baroness Gisela Stuart appears in a portrait photograph taken for her parliamentary office

Cronyism probe launched after donor allegations

A review of appointments to some Government jobs has been launched after accusations of cronyism. Labour has defended the appointment of three people to top civil service jobs who are also linked with donations to the party.

2 days ago
Politics
1 day ago
A firefighter looks at an apartment building and cars which burn after a Russian air strike in Kharkiv, north-eastern Ukraine

Girl, 14, killed as Russian strike hits Kharkiv playground

The strikes, which left at least six others dead, also hit a 12-storey building in the north-eastern city.

1 day ago
Europe
2 hrs ago
Clear bag with three small liquids in it.

Temporary change to liquids rules at Dublin Airport

The EU has order that from 1 September, all liquids, aerosols and gels must be under 100mls.

2 hrs ago
Europe
9 Aug 2024
Travelers wait in line at check-in in Terminal 2, Delta Airlines, at Los Angeles airport, on July 19, 2024.

Delta Airlines hits out at CrowdStrike, alleging $500m loss

The US-based carrier has indicated it will sue both CrowdStrike and Microsoft for the damages

9 Aug 2024
US & Canada
4 days ago
Two hands, darkly lit, using a laptop keyboard.

South Korea faces deepfake porn 'emergency'

The president has addressed the growing epidemic after Telegram users were found exchanging doctored photos of underage girls.

4 days ago
Asia
13 Aug 2024
A overview shot of a pair of hands tapping on a black laptop

Growing demand on the dark web for AI abuse images

Anglia Ruskin University researchers say forum members are teaching themselves using non-AI images.

13 Aug 2024
8 Aug 2024
A lorry exits a road off Energy Way in Grimsby, with factories and a power station in the background

Carbon fibre factory 'could create 400 jobs'

LeMond Carbon has submitted a proposal for a development on a brownfield site in Grimsby.

8 Aug 2024
England
7 Aug 2024
A screenshot of the police van seen on the Elbit Systems UK site. The van is a large white vehicle with small windows and a chevron pattern across the back. A figure wearing black with a white helmet can be seen in the lower right corner of the image holding a long unidentified object.

Seventh arrest following ram raid at defence firm

Police say all the people arrested after Tuesday's incident remain in custody.

7 Aug 2024
Bristol
10 Aug 2024
People protest in Bangladesh on 4 August

Son says Hasina will return to Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India earlier this week following massive unrest.

10 Aug 2024
Asia
6 days ago
A soldier holding a Nlaw shoulder-fired anti-tank missile system

Defence firms 'need reassuring' that big orders will be long-term

Western military production has ramped up due to Ukraine, but will it continue after the war ends?

6 days ago
Business
3 days ago
A screenshot from Star Wars Outlaws, showing space vehicles shooting green lasers, in space.

Star Wars Outlaws maker defends glitches in 'complex' game

Creative director Julian Gerighty feels the early bugs are partly a product of their ambition for the game.

3 days ago
20 Aug 2024
Daniela Grudsky posted a photo on social media of the meeting with Angus Robertson.

Will sorry save Robertson after Israeli meeting?

BBC Scotland's Lynsey Bews considers the political fallout of the Scottish government's meeting with Israel's ambassador to the UK.

20 Aug 2024
Scotland
20 Aug 2024
Mpox skin rash

Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

20 Aug 2024
Health
6 Aug 2024
A screenshot of the police van seen on the Elbit Systems UK site. The van is a large white vehicle with small windows and a chevron pattern across the back. A figure wearing black with a white helmet can be seen in the lower right corner of the image holding a long unidentified object.

Arrests after police officers hit with sledgehammer

Police say officers seized sledgehammers, axes, whips and other homemade weapons.

6 Aug 2024
England
17 Aug 2024
Part of ARU Peterborough's new lab - a futuristic square-shaped building with gold tiles.

New £32m lab will be a 'cultural hub' - university

The public can explore the lab on Saturday, when ARU Peterborough holds a community day.

17 Aug 2024
Peterborough
6 Aug 2024
A trader on Wall Street watching stocks on 5 August '24

US stocks tumble on fears over slower growth

US stock markets follow Asia and Europe down, amid fears of a downturn in the American economy.

6 Aug 2024
Business
2 Aug 2024
Two technicians wearing PPE walking past racks of equipment in a data center for cryptocurrency mining, cloud services and AI computing in a large warehouse

Government shelves £1.3bn UK tech and AI plans

The future of a number of major products - including a new UK supercomputer - are now in doubt.

2 Aug 2024
Technology
16 Aug 2024
Cars with headlights on at sunset entering and leaving underpass on dual carriageway in Leeds city centre

Air quality improves at city's pollution hotspots

Levels of nitrogen dioxide have fallen in five areas of Leeds deemed as needing urgent action.

16 Aug 2024
West Yorkshire
16 Aug 2024
A woman listens to a dummy patient's chest through a stethoscope, surrounded by virtual display of a room in a house, and a virtual screen showing the progress of the examination.

Students to learn from immersive health room

The suite allows students to simulate medical procedures, patient interactions, and more.

16 Aug 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
22 Aug 2024
The Old Tram Bridge with wooden trestle-style supports, looking weathered and darker in places, beneath the concrete deck. There are shrubs and trees in the foreground and background.

'Mixed emotions' as tram bridge demolition begins

A campaigner said he welcomed plans for a new bridge but was sad to see the old one go after 220 years.

22 Aug 2024
Lancashire
22 Aug 2024
Row of electric bikes

Campaign to boost awareness of e-bike battery risk

Research finds high-profile fires caused by charging batteries has put people off using e-bikes.

22 Aug 2024
South Yorkshire
31 Jul 2024
VX4 prototype

Flying e-taxis 'could be as cheap as Uber rides'

It is thought the technology will enable quicker and cleaner journeys across short distances.

31 Jul 2024
Bristol
21 Aug 2024
Picture of Jeffrey Gafoor outside court with a police officer

Calls for public hearing for Lynette White murderer

One of the men wrongly accused of the murder says the real killer's parole hearing should be public.

21 Aug 2024
Wales
6 Aug 2024
X logo is seen on the top of the headquarters of the messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in downtown San Francisco, California, 30 July, 2023.

'No choice' but to shut X San Francisco office - Musk

It comes just weeks after the multi-billionaire said he would move X and his rocket firm SpaceX to Texas.

6 Aug 2024
Business
16 Aug 2024
Cars with headlights on at sunset entering and leaving underpass on dual carriageway in Leeds city centre

Air quality improves at city's pollution hotspots

Levels of nitrogen dioxide have fallen in five areas of Leeds deemed as needing urgent action.

16 Aug 2024
West Yorkshire
22 Aug 2024
The Old Tram Bridge with wooden trestle-style supports, looking weathered and darker in places, beneath the concrete deck. There are shrubs and trees in the foreground and background.

'Mixed emotions' as tram bridge demolition begins

A campaigner said he welcomed plans for a new bridge but was sad to see the old one go after 220 years.

22 Aug 2024
Lancashire
5 Aug 2024
Rafael Nadal playing tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Credit: Getty Images)

This AI is reading your Olympics posts

An AI algorithm is wading through the oceans of content social media users are posting about the Olympics with a singular mission: neutralising online abuse.

5 Aug 2024
Future
19 Aug 2024
A shot of Caroline Street with the car park on one side and terraced houses on the other

Fears new arts centre could harm village's heritage

Residents of Saltaire offer 'mediator' to open discussions with Shipley College over new arts centre.

19 Aug 2024
England
24 Aug 2024
View of Ketton cement works

Campaigners oppose quarry expansion plans

Rutland County Council Is due to rule on the plan later in 2024.

24 Aug 2024
Leicester
13 Aug 2024
A person uses a scooter in Melbourne

Public outrage prompts Melbourne e-scooter ban

Hundreds of accidents and injuries have been reported since the scooter trial launched in 2022.

13 Aug 2024
Australia
7 days ago
The face of an anthropomorphic monkey video game character on a computer screen

Blockbuster Chinese video game tried to police players - and divided the internet

The hugely popular Black Myth: Wukong has attracted some press for the wrong reasons.

7 days ago
Asia
7 Aug 2024
Three placards being held in the air with a picture of a fist clenched around a gaming controller and the text "Sag-Aftra on strike!".

Online games likely to be hit if strikes continue - union

The union leading the video game performers' strike says multiplayer games might be first affected.

7 Aug 2024
Newsbeat
5 Aug 2024
Female stock market trader in blue jacket with American flag looks at computer screen

Is the US really heading for recession?

Weak jobs figures have spooked stock markets but does this mean a downturn is on the way?

5 Aug 2024
Business
2 Aug 2024
Somebody using a mobile phone connected to a laptop

Fake caller app shut after thieves duped thousands

The National Crime Agency says the Russian Coms platform was used by hundreds of criminals.

2 Aug 2024
Business
15 Aug 2024
Shirley Ballas

Strictly judge among literature festival stars

Shirley Ballas is just one of the big names taking part in this year's Ilkley Literature Festival.

15 Aug 2024
West Yorkshire
9 Aug 2024
Burned-out building next to blue police building saying "Sunderland Central Police Office".

Social media misinformation 'fanned riot flames'

BBC North East Investigations has seen far-right groups online organise protests at short notice.

9 Aug 2024
England
17 Aug 2024
Arup Biswas, the founder of Klaxon AI, standing by a tree

AI podcast maker wins £50,000 grant

The artificial intelligence company is working on a platform that makes podcast adverts "in minutes".

17 Aug 2024
Peterborough
1 Aug 2024
A close up of hands holding a black mobile phone. The person is wearing two silver rings.

Scheme to support Isle of Man AI use launched

The programme aims to support people and firms in using the technology, Digital Isle of Man says.

1 Aug 2024
Isle of Man
2 days ago
Cyriel Dessers and Craig Gordon

What Rangers & Hearts can expect in European draws

As Rangers and Hearts prepare to find out their opponents in the Europa League and Conference League, BBC Sport Scotland explains what both sides can expect.

2 days ago
Football
2 days ago
Harry Besley wearing a black life jacket, standing on the dock in Lyme Regis harbour

Teen breaks record in electric boat challenge around UK coastline

Harry Besley, 18, has become the first person to circumnavigate the coastline of Britain in an electric boat.

2 days ago
England
12 Aug 2024
Elon Musk

Swinney condemns Musk over racism row with Yousaf

Scotland's first minister defended his predecessor, who has traded accusations with the billionaire owner of X.

12 Aug 2024
Scotland Politics
15 Aug 2024
A woman standing in front of her house

Council scheme offers residents cheap solar panels

A scheme allowing people to invest in solar power to reduce their energy bills has been extended.

15 Aug 2024
Wiltshire
23 Aug 2024
A man wearing in a suit scrolling through footage on his computer at a desk

Police tell Bristol rioters: 'We'll find you'

Avon and Somerset Police have assembled a team working seven days a week to comb footage from the unrest

23 Aug 2024
England
19 Aug 2024
 An Indian girl rides a bicycle during sunset in Joypur village, on the outskirts of Agartala, the capital of northeastern state of Tripura on December 30, 2017. /

India's schoolgirls are leading a silent cycling revolution

The most notable rise in cycling in India has occurred among rural schoolgirls, a study finds.

19 Aug 2024
Asia
20 Aug 2024
The Nao robot

Could this little robot help rehabilitate stroke patients?

Robotic "coaches" programmed to guide stroke patients through rehabilitation exercises could soon be tested in Scotland.

20 Aug 2024
Scotland
6 Aug 2024
An ambulance parked outside Hull Royal Infirmary’s emergency care area

Video calls will help treatment for stroke patients

Specialists at Hull Royal Infirmary will help assess people thought to be having a stroke.

6 Aug 2024
Hull & East Yorkshire
1 Aug 2024
The website of IRL - featuring a charcater laying flowers on a grave as they are sad at the passing of the social media company

Founder of collapsed social media site charged with fraud

US authorities allege Abraham Shafi made misleading statements to investors about IRL's growth.

1 Aug 2024
Technology
24 Aug 2024
Dode Church

Kent weekly round-up: 17 August - 23 August 2024

Take a moment to read five stories we picked from Kent this week.

24 Aug 2024
Kent
21 Aug 2024
A smiling Marian Bottjer, wearing a blue nursing uniform and with her blonde hair tied up, stands next to a bed in the hospital and rests her hand on some medical equipment.

'I still love nursing after 52 years in the job'

Marian Bottjer, 70, says: "I love it and I still have the same passion for it as when I started."

21 Aug 2024
Essex
14 Aug 2024
White wind farm turbines with yellow bottoms in the sea on a cloudy day.

Locals object to Devon wind farm cable plans

The wind farm proposals are set to be debated by North Devon Council at a future date.

14 Aug 2024
Devon
2 Aug 2024
A close up of the arm of Strider, which reaches out to take readings and samples

AI robot to venture into hazardous areas

Oxford Dynamics has a £1m contract with the MoD to design, develop, and supply the robots.

2 Aug 2024
Oxford
23 Aug 2024
Tony Quested facing the camera, wearing dark shirt and suit

Friend remembers 'genius' and 'genuine' Mike Lynch

Tony Quested knew Mr Lynch for 31 years and says he is still in "disbelief" over his death.

23 Aug 2024
Cambridgeshire
14 Aug 2024
White wind farm turbines with yellow bottoms in the sea on a cloudy day.

Locals object to Devon wind farm cable plans

The wind farm proposals are set to be debated by North Devon Council at a future date.

14 Aug 2024
Devon
9 Jul 2024
Man lying on a medical chair, smiling, photo taken from bottom of the bed to show a close up of his feet, clear of any marks or wounds

Microwave technology saves diabetic patient from double amputation

Barry Mayled avoided double leg amputation thanks to a microwave technology developed in Scotland.

9 Jul 2024
Tayside & Central Scotland
23 Aug 2024
Mike Lynch smiles in a close up photo of him. He's wearing a blue suit with a crisp white shirt.

Body of UK tech tycoon recovered but daughter still missing

UK tycoon Mike Lynch's body is recovered from the wreck of the yacht Bayesian, but his daughter Hannah is still missing.

23 Aug 2024
Europe
2 Aug 2024
A close up of the arm of Strider, which reaches out to take readings and samples

AI robot to venture into hazardous areas

Oxford Dynamics has a £1m contract with the MoD to design, develop, and supply the robots.

2 Aug 2024
Oxford
22 Aug 2024
Sir James Dyson smiling whilst gesturing. He is wearing a poppy on his black jacket.

Dyson prep school plan approved - despite objections

Councillors back a scheme - funded by Sir James Dyson - to expand Gresham's, despite the concerns of heritage groups.

22 Aug 2024
Norfolk
21 Aug 2024
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones

Minister defends Labour donor's civil service job

The Conservatives have accused the new government of undermining the civil service's impartiality.

21 Aug 2024
Politics
1 Aug 2024
A group of seven men in suits stand in front of a metal clad building which has a sign saying City of Wolverhampton College

New £8.1m training facility ready for September

The City of Wolverhampton College facility will offer engineering and automotive courses.

1 Aug 2024
Wolverhampton
18 Aug 2024
The skyline of downtown Los Angeles with mountains behind (Credit: Getty Images)

Why earthquakes made LA shake like a bowl of jelly

Southern California has been shaken by two recent earthquakes. The way they were experienced in Los Angeles has a lot to do with the sediment-filled basin the city sits upon.

18 Aug 2024
Future
4 days ago
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer shakes hands with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in front of UK and German flags at a news conference in Berlin

Starmer: Reset with EU will not reverse Brexit

The PM says he wants closer relations with Europe, as he begins talks on a new agreement with Germany.

4 days ago
Politics
21 Aug 2024
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones

Minister defends Labour donor's civil service job

The Conservatives have accused the new government of undermining the civil service's impartiality.

21 Aug 2024
Politics
1 Aug 2024
Mick Lynch smiles wearing a suit as he leaves a building

British tech tycoon: I only got justice because I'm rich

Mike Lynch was acquitted in the US after an expensive legal process he fears others could not afford.

1 Aug 2024
Technology
22 Aug 2024
A boy dances as he and others participate during the 4th Delhi Queer Pride 2011 March on November 27, 2011 in New Delhi, India

LGBT Indians demand end to 'discriminatory' ban on blood donation

Many countries have lifted bans on blood donations by LGBT people, but India hasn't yet.

22 Aug 2024
Asia
31 Jul 2024
Tinder logo displayed on a smartphone on a computer keyboard bathed in red light

Tinder parent company cuts jobs as subscriber numbers slump

The number of people paying for the world's most popular dating app has continued to slide.

31 Jul 2024
Technology
1 Aug 2024
A woman with short black hair and glasses holds two guinea pigs while looking at the camera

Guinea pig home in cash crunch after Facebook funding row

Owners say rehoming the guinea pigs is "a real possibility" after the sudden loss of income.

1 Aug 2024
Technology
18 Aug 2024
The skyline of downtown Los Angeles with mountains behind (Credit: Getty Images)

Why earthquakes made LA shake like a bowl of jelly

Southern California has been shaken by two recent earthquakes. The way they were experienced in Los Angeles has a lot to do with the sediment-filled basin the city sits upon.

18 Aug 2024
Future
9 Aug 2024
Daily Mail and Metro newspapers for Friday 9 August

'Riot thugs shamed on TV' and Taylor Swift 'terror alert'

A range of stories on Friday's papers including a terror scare which led to three Taylor Swift gigs being axed.

9 Aug 2024
The Papers
16 Aug 2024
Nuno Espirito Santo, wearing a blue Nottingham Forest tracksuit, gestures to a match official

Nuno says Forest 'have to trust' referees this season

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo intends to rein in his criticism of match officials and is backing PGMOL boss Howard Webb to drive up standards.

16 Aug 2024
Nottm Forest
17 Aug 2024
A picture of a bee farmer in Dorset

How to detect fake honey without opening the jar

Scientists from Cranfield University say they hope it will "take the sting out of honey fraud".

17 Aug 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
4 Aug 2024
An artist's impression of a dozen or so satellites orbit the earth. It looks fairly cluttered.

Satellite tech company secures £12m contract

Astroscale, based at Harwell Campus, aims to develop solutions for future satellite missions.

4 Aug 2024
England
20 Aug 2024
Rachel Chinouriri performs during day four of Glastonbury Festival 2024. Rachel is a woman in her 20s with straight black hair. She has brown eyes, made up with gems, and sings into a mic. She wears a purple top and festival wrist bands.

Rachel Chinouriri cancels US shows over costs

The Never Need Me singer had been due to support Remi Wolf but says it's too expensive.

20 Aug 2024
England
20 Aug 2024
Fire and smoke engulf the launch tower

'Rocket flames began shooting sideways then the sound wave hit'

BBC correspondent Lorna Gordon witnessed the moment a test rocket at Shetland's spaceport dramatically exploded.

20 Aug 2024
NE, Orkney & Shetland
3 days ago
Celtic winger Luis Palma

What does new-look Champions League have in store for Celtic?

There are big changes to Europe's top-tier event, so what can Celtic expect ahead of the draw in Monaco on Thursday?

3 days ago
Celtic
15 Aug 2024
A blue car close to the bumper of a black car with a glimpse of a car further ahead

Funding bid for uni city's light railway project

A company behind a light rail project for the city hopes to secure £5m for a feasibility study.

15 Aug 2024
Cambridgeshire
31 Jul 2024
A group of Heckington and District Radio Group members, all men wearing casual clothes, outside a branded marquee at an event.

Good-buddy villagers spark CB radio revival

A group in Heckington has dusted down the 1980s technology and now has more than 160 members.

31 Jul 2024
Lincolnshire
14 Aug 2024
A man and a woman sitting at a desk with a desktop on it. They are playing Minecraft.

University students to study Minecraft in new lab

The Minecraft lab is based in the Department of Psychology on the university's Colchester campus.

14 Aug 2024
Essex
2 Aug 2024
Lord David Hanson headshot

'We're watching you,' far-right protesters warned

A home office minster says criminal activity will not be tolerated ahead of expected demonstrations.

2 Aug 2024
Politics
23 Aug 2024
Richard Whitehead racing for Great Britain in the Rio Paralympics in 2016.

NHS prosthetics hold athletes back - Paralympian

Marathon runner Richard Whitehead says current prescription prosthetics are "not fit for purpose".

23 Aug 2024
Disability
3 Aug 2024
Less is more: Can degrowth save the world?

Less is more: Can degrowth save the world?

The degrowth movement questions the feasibility of the idea of endless economic growth on a finite planet.

3 Aug 2024
Business
23 Aug 2024
A handout photo made available on 19 August 2024 by Perini Navi Press Office shows the 'Bayesian' sailing boat, in Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Bayesian sinking: The key questions for investigators

Experts tell the BBC that investigators will be asking if a freak weather event sank the Bayesian.

23 Aug 2024
Europe
17 Aug 2024
Heledd Watkins, wearing sunglasses and a gold jacket, performs at Green Man

Musicians say festivals lack enough female acts

There are nearly three times more male bands and solo artists than women on the festival circuit.

17 Aug 2024
Wales
7 Aug 2024
A general view of the outside of the Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal with a ferry in the background and a flat-bed truck parked outside

Port website hit by cyber attack

The port says it is working with "relevant parties" to identify the source of the attack.

7 Aug 2024
Tyne
31 Jul 2024
The Microsoft logo outside a building at night

Microsoft says cyber-attack triggered latest outage

The issues appeared to be mostly resolved by the evening, according to updates from the company.

31 Jul 2024
Technology
8 Aug 2024
A woman sits with her eyes closed in a sunny, green space (Credit: Alamy)

Why 'doing nothing, intentionally' is good for us

Is a slower, more mindful pace of life the answer to stress – or is it just another privileged lifestyle brag? Meet the author who battled burnout with "a year of nothing".

8 Aug 2024
Culture
9 Aug 2024
Paul Barrett, the Dublin-born chief executive of the Australian green energy firm Hysata wearing protective glasses and a white lab coat

Could Australia become a green hydrogen superpower?

Australia's iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen could follow.

9 Aug 2024
Business
22 Aug 2024
The Firebirds during a display in 2023

All you need to know as famous airshow returns

A crowd of about 250,000 people is expected on the north Essex coastline across Thursday and Friday.

22 Aug 2024
Essex
21 Aug 2024
A Little Waitrose shop front with people walking past it in London

Waitrose to open 100 new convenience shops

Waitrose says the move towards convenience shops is in response to consumer habits and demand.

21 Aug 2024
Business
7 Aug 2024
Jon Moss

Ex-Premier League ref Moss appointed SFA VAR head

Former Premier League official Jon Moss is appointed the Scottish FA's first VAR manager.

7 Aug 2024
Scottish Prem
12 Aug 2024
A commuter swipes his Oyster card at a London Underground station

Crackdown on fare dodgers in London costs £22m

Fare evasion fell slightly in the last year despite journeys increasing, said Transport for London.

12 Aug 2024
London
8 Aug 2024
A group of eight men and women in hi-viz jackets and safety helmets stand in front of an under construction building while giving the thumbs up

Steel framework completed on new college building

The City of Wolverhampton College’s new site is part of a wider development in the city.

8 Aug 2024
Wolverhampton
9 Aug 2024
Paul Barrett, the Dublin-born chief executive of the Australian green energy firm Hysata wearing protective glasses and a white lab coat

Could Australia become a green hydrogen superpower?

Australia's iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen could follow.

9 Aug 2024
Business
1 day ago
Four actors on stage performing a scene from the play Iniquity, which tells the story of Dic Penderyn. An actor in a white shirt and flat cap is standing on a box gesturing towards a male and female actors to his right. Another actor is standing on his left clutching his blazer.

Film company holds out job hopes for steelworkers

A move to the film industry could be an option for some steelworkers facing mass job cuts.

1 day ago
Wales
4 Aug 2024
Young woman looks worried while looking at her smartphone

'Blame all your problems on Mercury': What really happens during retrograde?

The Mercury retrograde phenomenon is associated with misfortune by some - but does it really affect us?

4 Aug 2024
9 Aug 2024
Wilf Harvey-Davies

Tribute to 'sensitive and kind' man after fatal crash

Former Nottingham Trent University student, Wilf Harvey-Davies, died aged 23 on 15 July.

9 Aug 2024
Nottingham
9 Aug 2024
Construction work outside of the new health hub in Bakewell

NHS health hub to open next month

It will include an ambulance station, and outpatient services like physiotherapy and audiology.

9 Aug 2024
Derby
1 Aug 2024
Anthea Slade holding her black cat

Could AI save your pet's life?

Vets say artificial intelligence is saving lives, but the RCVS says it must be used responsibly.

1 Aug 2024
England
6 days ago
A woman sleeping on a reclined leather chair in First class.

Qantas sells cut-price first-class fares by mistake

The airline said it will refund or rebook passengers who bought wrongly-priced tickets due to a coding error.

6 days ago
Business
30 Jul 2024
A young woman entering a polling station in the UK while walking her dog.

Poor security let hackers access 40 million voters' details

The UK data watchdog says weak passwords and unpatched software were responsible for the hack.

30 Jul 2024
Technology
2 Aug 2024
A southern cassowary with black feathers and a blue head

Scientists analyse sound to help endangered animals

Researchers hope to spark new ideas about managing the environment and protecting endangered species.

2 Aug 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
30 Jul 2024
A screenshot of Deadpool from the 2013 computer game showing the peace sign with his fingers.  He is a superhero dressed in a red suit with black over the eyes and gloves.

Nine-year-old Deadpool game sells for £300 after film hype

The game is no longer available for digital download, so fans must seek out physical copies to play it.

30 Jul 2024
Technology
5 Aug 2024
Indian policemen walk past a logo at the venue for the 'Make in India' showcase week in Mumbai on February 11, 2016

Can India become rich before its population grows old?

At current rates, India needs 75 years to reach a quarter of US's per capita income, a report says.

5 Aug 2024
Asia
7 Aug 2024
A brown-ginger hare runs across a brown field

Three sentenced for hare coursing offences

Magistrates fined the men £1,000 each and banned them from entering Lincolnshire with dogs.

7 Aug 2024
England
1 Aug 2024
Sir Keir Starmer

'These thugs are mobile' - Starmer denounces violence on streets

The PM says he is establishing a "national capability" across police forces to tackle violent disorder.

1 Aug 2024
Politics
8 Aug 2024
Rachel Reeves

Will Rachel Reeves' public sector pension plans work?

The chancellor says she wants to “fire up the UK’s economy” with a "Canadian-style" pensions model.

8 Aug 2024
UK
16 Aug 2024
Mark Clattenburg

Referees must stop relying on VAR - Clattenburg

With changes to VAR for the new Premier League season, former referee Mark Clattenburg speaks to BBC Sport.

16 Aug 2024
Nottm Forest
7 Aug 2024
A brown-ginger hare runs across a brown field

Three sentenced for hare coursing offences

Magistrates fined the men £1,000 each and banned them from entering Lincolnshire with dogs.

7 Aug 2024
England
8 Aug 2024
Rachel Reeves

Will Rachel Reeves' public sector pension plans work?

The chancellor says she wants to “fire up the UK’s economy” with a "Canadian-style" pensions model.

8 Aug 2024
UK
1 Aug 2024
Sir Keir Starmer

'These thugs are mobile' - Starmer denounces violence on streets

The PM says he is establishing a "national capability" across police forces to tackle violent disorder.

1 Aug 2024
Politics
4 days ago
Great Yamouth seafront at night, showing restaurants and arcades

Man dies after collision with Tesla on seafront road

Police say a man in his 30s died following the collision on Great Yarmouth seafront.

4 days ago
Norfolk
3 days ago
Text messaging

NHS staff mobile numbers revealed in data breach

Health chiefs say a "small number" of workers are affected and it has been dealt with promptly.

3 days ago
Scotland
3 days ago
An LNER train at York train station pictured earlier this summer

Weekend strikes by LNER train drivers called off

Some 450 train drivers had been due to walk out this weekend before the dispute was resolved.

3 days ago
Business
23 Aug 2024
Construction worker holds a beam as he builds a mixed-use apartment complex on August 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

US accuses software firm of driving rent hikes

The US has sued software firm RealPage, accusing it of allowing landlords to co-ordinate on pricing.

23 Aug 2024
Business
1 Aug 2024
Reece lying in a hospital bed, next to his mother Elizabeth and his father Ashley

First UK child has surgery in robot device trial

A seven-year-old boy is the first patient in a UK study to evaluate the system for children.

1 Aug 2024
England
9 Aug 2024
Water quality sign

Scientists examine resort's poor bathing water

Water samples from the South Bay are being analysed to find out what is behind low quality ratings.

9 Aug 2024
North Yorkshire
4 days ago
A hooded figure in darkness with Matrix-style green code projected on to their face and a wall behind them

Watchdog reprimands Labour following data breach

The information watchdog has rebuked Labour for failing in its obligations following a cyber attack.

4 days ago
1 Aug 2024
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness standing with a crowd of workers from Nissan. Nissan cars are on either side of the crowd.

Nissan-led skills centre given £9.7m funding

MADE NE aims to create a new generation of workers in the electric vehicle and battery sectors.

1 Aug 2024
Wear
8 Aug 2024
Giant panda Xin Bao at her habitat at San Diego Zoo (Credit: Getty Images)

A brief history of 'panda diplomacy'

With the latest panda additions to the San Diego Zoo, 'panda diplomacy' is back in the vernacular. Here's what it means and why it's so important.

8 Aug 2024
Future
14 Aug 2024
A stack of Pringles tubes

Mars to buy Pringles and Pop-Tart maker for $36bn

Confectionery giant Mars strikes deal to snap up Pringles-maker Kellanova for nearly $36bn.

14 Aug 2024
Business
4 Aug 2024
Curlen flying with its curved beak open

Can drones help save Wales' most threatened bird?

The curlew could be extinct in Wales by 2033 says a team using high tech to protect breeding sites.

4 Aug 2024
Wales
15 Aug 2024
Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike, as displaced Palestinians sit next to tents in Khan Younis, southern Gaza (13 August 2024)

Risk of regional war hangs over Gaza ceasefire talks

The US believes a deal could help calm the Middle East, but do Israel and Hamas's leader want one?

15 Aug 2024
Middle East
14 Aug 2024
Stews in bowls (Credit: Getty Images)

Decoding the oldest recipes on Earth

In Ancient Babylonia, soups and stews reigned supreme. Food historians are now using taste-tests to recover their forgotten flavours.

14 Aug 2024
Future
21 Aug 2024
A driver charges a Ford F-150 electric pickup truck

Ford scales back EV plans citing price pressures

Ford scraps plans for a large, all-electric SUV and postpones its next electric pickup.

21 Aug 2024
Business
9 Aug 2024
Water quality sign

Scientists examine resort's poor bathing water

Water samples from the South Bay are being analysed to find out what is behind low quality ratings.

9 Aug 2024
North Yorkshire
2 days ago
Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wearing blue suit, white shirt, and red tie with silver watch folding arms in front of wooden background.

Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee

Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wants to "hold staff captive all day long".

2 days ago
Business
8 Aug 2024
CGI of the new workshop layout in the Sir Christopher Cockerell Building at Solent University in Southampton

University gets green light for £7m refurbishment

Solent University in Southampton is refurbishing its Sir Christopher Cockerell Building.

8 Aug 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
8 Aug 2024
Giant panda Xin Bao at her habitat at San Diego Zoo (Credit: Getty Images)

A brief history of 'panda diplomacy'

With the latest panda additions to the San Diego Zoo, 'panda diplomacy' is back in the vernacular. Here's what it means and why it's so important.

8 Aug 2024
Future
23 Aug 2024
Francis Ford Coppola

Studio pulls Megalopolis trailer over fake quotes

The fantasy epic from Francis Ford Coppola received mix reviews at this year's Cannes film festival.

23 Aug 2024
Culture
14 Aug 2024
Stews in bowls (Credit: Getty Images)

Decoding the oldest recipes on Earth

In Ancient Babylonia, soups and stews reigned supreme. Food historians are now using taste-tests to recover their forgotten flavours.

14 Aug 2024
Future
21 Aug 2024
A driver charges a Ford F-150 electric pickup truck

Ford scales back EV plans citing price pressures

Ford scraps plans for a large, all-electric SUV and postpones its next electric pickup.

21 Aug 2024
Business
1 Aug 2024
Declan Nortcliffe stands in a high vis vest and hard hat looking at the camera

The journey that city's recycled glass will take

From 1 August, households in Leeds can drop glass bottles and jars in green bins to be recycled.

1 Aug 2024
West Yorkshire
10 Aug 2024
Athletes lie on the track after a race (Credit: Getty Images)

How to sleep like an Olympic athlete (should)

One aspect of how well an athlete performs on competition day is often overlooked – how they sleep.

10 Aug 2024
Future
17 Aug 2024
The front pages of the Daily Mail and Daily Telegraph

'Strike pain' and 'has Labour lost control of the unions?'

Concern over planned strikes by train drivers and border staff is leading a number of Saturday's front pages.

17 Aug 2024
The Papers
30 Jul 2024
Two men in high vis vests and hard hats lifting a solar panel onto a roof

Council installs solar panels in net zero bid

The panels are expected to save the authority about £42,000 per year.

30 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire
17 Aug 2024
A thumb scrolling on an iPhone

Second attempt to freeze competition law for deal

Deputies again propose suspending competition law for a deal between two telecoms companies.

17 Aug 2024
Guernsey
18 Aug 2024
Raye performs at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2024

TikTokers are speeding up songs - but are we forgetting the originals?

TikTokers are changing the tempo of songs for short viral moments - but for artists, making a hit tune might have just got a lot harder.

18 Aug 2024
Culture
15 Aug 2024
Minouche Shafik gestures as she talks into a microphone

Columbia University president resigns after Gaza protests turmoil

Minouche Shafik's resignation comes a year after she took the position at the Ivy League university.

15 Aug 2024
US & Canada
23 Aug 2024
A Shein pop-up store at a mall in Singapore.

Shein reveals child labour cases at suppliers

The Chinese fast fashion giant has been tightening scrutiny of firms that make the clothes it sells.

23 Aug 2024
Business
19 Aug 2024
Pedestrians walk past the Japanese-owned American shop chain 7-Eleven in Hong Kong.

Canadian retail giant makes £29.2bn bid for 7-Eleven

Shares in the Japan-based convenience store chain's parent company rose by more than 20% on the news.

19 Aug 2024
Business
21 Aug 2024
Mike and Lisa Buller stand in their living room with shelves behind them and pictures and photos on the wall.

Red-hot rent rises cool but tenants still struggling

The cost of renting a newly-let home has risen at its slowest rate for nearly three years, data shows.

21 Aug 2024
Business
9 hrs ago
temple

The earliest pictures capturing the art and beauty of Indian monuments

A new exhibition in Delhi showcases a collection of photographs from the 1850s and 1860s.

9 hrs ago
Asia
1 Aug 2024
Declan Nortcliffe stands in a high vis vest and hard hat looking at the camera

The journey that city's recycled glass will take

From 1 August, households in Leeds can drop glass bottles and jars in green bins to be recycled.

1 Aug 2024
West Yorkshire
6 Aug 2024
The JSD Band

AI brings hidden song back to life after 50 years

6 Aug 2024
Glasgow & West Scotland
7 Aug 2024
Elon Musk, owner of X

Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X 'boycott'

The social media site claims the firms unfairly deprived it of billions of dollars of advertising revenue.

7 Aug 2024
Business
23 Aug 2024
Massive Attack's Daddy G and 3D sitting next to each other and looking at the camera

The gig Massive Attack hope will change the music industry

The band say their home town show in Bristol this weekend will be the lowest-carbon gig of its scale ever performed.

23 Aug 2024
Culture
1 Aug 2024
Michele Kang

Kang announces $50m for women's sport

Michele Kang, the owner of three football clubs including the London City Lionesses, has announced a $50m (£39.2m) global investment in improving the health of elite female athletes.

1 Aug 2024
Women's Football
6 days ago
A girl and her mother assembling flatpack furniture

Ikea trials resale website to rival eBay and Gumtree

Ikea Preowned launches in Oslo and Madrid, with a global rollout expected by the end of the year.

6 days ago
Business
15 hrs ago
Three signs stand on the top of a cliff with Whipsiderry beach behind and below them. The red warning signs detail the dangers of unstable cliffs and rock falls and have emergency contact details for use in case of an accident.

Social media users urged to stay safe at remote beaches

Falmouth coastguards warn of the dangers of "hidden" coastal locations popular on social media.

15 hrs ago
Cornwall
9 Aug 2024
Demonstrators and police officers at an anti-racism protest in Walthamstow, London.

How the tide turned after a week of riots

Thousands of anti-racism protesters rallied on Wednesday, when anti-immigration protests had been expected.

9 Aug 2024
UK
26 Jul 2024
Sepia photo of young girl resting her chin on her hand gazing at a collection of small fairies with wings in the foreground ahead of her in a garden

Cameras behind famous fairy hoax photos analysed

New technology at Bradford university is looking at one of the 20th Century's greatest hoaxes.

26 Jul 2024
Bradford
5 Aug 2024
Man in a suit using a credit card to pay onto a bus. Behind him a woman stands smiling holding her phone

Translink completes rollout of contactless payments

Passengers can now use contactless payments on all Translink trains and buses.

5 Aug 2024
Northern Ireland
9 Aug 2024
Demonstrators and police officers at an anti-racism protest in Walthamstow, London.

How the tide turned after a week of riots

Thousands of anti-racism protesters rallied on Wednesday, when anti-immigration protests had been expected.

9 Aug 2024
UK
4 days ago
A man with his hands on a keyboard, wearing a black hoodie.

Housing register still down weeks after cyber attack

Councils across Greater Manchester were subject to a cyber attack which left thousands vulnerable.

4 days ago
Manchester
17 hrs ago
A computer viewed side on with hands on a keyboard and one finger pressing a button

Police Ombudsman sorry for 'distressing' data leak

The information included the surnames and first initial of all staff employed at PONI in May 2022.

17 hrs ago
Northern Ireland
23 Aug 2024
A postman is pictured opening a post box next to a parked Royal Mail van.

Royal Mail fails to meet spring delivery targets

Royal Mail delivered less than 80% of first class post on time between April and the end of June.

23 Aug 2024
Business
26 Jul 2024
Sepia photo of young girl resting her chin on her hand gazing at a collection of small fairies with wings in the foreground ahead of her in a garden

Cameras behind famous fairy hoax photos analysed

New technology at Bradford university is looking at one of the 20th Century's greatest hoaxes.

26 Jul 2024
Bradford
31 Jul 2024
Fleur East and a group of mothers breastfeeding their babies on the Tube

Fleur East backs campaign by breastfeeding on Tube

The London-based singer and rapper says "no-one should feel shamed for caring for their child".

31 Jul 2024
24 Aug 2024
Jerome Powell in the Jackson Hole Wyoming conference in 2023

Time has come for interest rate cut, says Fed chair

The remarks signal a new fight for the US central bank, after two years battling inflation.

24 Aug 2024
Business
11 Aug 2024
The front pages of the Sunday Express and Sunday Times

'Sister saw attack' and 'rioters face 10 years'

The stories leading the papers on Sunday include a tribute from the parents of a Southport stabbing victim and possible jail sentences for rioters.

11 Aug 2024
The Papers
7 Aug 2024
Iwan Rheon standing thigh deep in water wearing green waders

Game of Thrones star helping grow seagrass meadows

Actor Iwan Rheon has been leading the UK's biggest underwater habitat restoration project off the north Wales coast.

7 Aug 2024
Wales
7 Aug 2024
An orange Swindon Borough Council sign with council offices blurred in the background

Upskilling scheme 'will be grasped with both hands'

Skills Swindon will aim to bring together the council, education sector and businesses.

7 Aug 2024
Wiltshire
15 Aug 2024
A Wizz Air plane taking off.

Wizz Air launches 'all you can fly' annual deal

Wizz Air was named the worst airline for UK flight delays for the third year in a row in June.

15 Aug 2024
Business
22 Aug 2024
A retail worker at a cash register

Jobs report revisions stoke politics around US economy

The US says jobs growth was weaker than previously estimated. So how worried should we be?

22 Aug 2024
US & Canada
31 Jul 2024
Martha McClelland

Blind woman hopes QR code menus will help diners

A council says they will work with restaurants to improve dining experiences for visually impaired.

31 Jul 2024
Northern Ireland
9 Aug 2024
Natasha Bedingfield performs at All Together Now Festival 2024. Natasha is a white woman in her 40s with a bleached blonde bob. She wears a white strappy top and high-rise black trousers. She holds a microphone up with her right hand as she sings, her eyes closed and head titled up.

Natasha Bedingfield: I felt my music wasn't wanted in England

The singer says she never expected Unwritten to still be so popular, 20 years after it was released.

9 Aug 2024
Newsbeat
3 days ago
A pale-throated sloth (Credit: Getty Images)

The mysterious 'sloth virus' with no treatment

A mysterious virus once confined to the Amazon is now spreading more widely around the Americas, after undergoing genetic changes that may make it more potent.

3 days ago
Future
29 Jul 2024
Image of opens mouths with shapes emerging (Credit: Estudio Santa Rita)

Is it possible for AI to fake a sense of humour?

We asked a professional comedian to deliver jokes written by artificial intelligence on stage. It revealed a lot about how much machines understand the human humour.

29 Jul 2024
Future
9 Aug 2024
Cathie Barrs

Solar power divides Warwickshire’s farmers

Some farmers are embracing solar panels, while others worry about food security.

9 Aug 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
4 days ago
A volunteer wheels a cart packed with water and sanitary items to hand out to people living on the streets in Los Angeles (Credit: Lucy Sherriff)

Ice-pops and IVs: How the homeless cope with heat

IV drips, cooling centres and gallons of free water are just some of the tactics used to help the homeless survive deadly heat.

4 days ago
Future
8 Aug 2024
A demonstrator throws a smoke flare at police  in Sunderland

The real story of the news website accused of fuelling riots

The BBC tracks down a Canadian hockey player, a dad in Pakistan and a Texan named Kevin linked to Channel3Now.

8 Aug 2024
UK
23 Aug 2024
The GoldenPass Express going by a lake (Credit: Alamy)

Europe's stunning high-tech luxury train ride

Tracing a medieval trade route through the Swiss Alps and valleys, the GoldenPass Express isn't just one of the world's most scenic train rides; it's an engineering marvel.

23 Aug 2024
Travel
6 Aug 2024
A silver car drives through a residential area with a police car behind it in pursuit

Man jailed after police chase on wrong side of road

The 25-year-old is sentenced to nine months in prison and banned from driving for 70 weeks.

6 Aug 2024
Northamptonshire
20 Aug 2024
Stock image of a person smoking a vape

'I was addicted to smoking Spice vapes at school'

A teenager shares how he became addicted after trying the drug in a vape with school friends.

20 Aug 2024
Health
7 Aug 2024
Mr Pita with his daughter Pipim

Pita Limjaroenrat: The popular Thai leader banned from politics

A Thai court banned him from politics for 10 years and ordered the dissolution of his party.

7 Aug 2024
Asia
8 Aug 2024
Man holding a blood pressure stethoscope to another person's inner arm while looking at the dial of the unit

More people needed to help NHS medical research

The project aims to improve treatments "for everything from common ailments to rare diseases".

8 Aug 2024
Peterborough
12 Aug 2024
A room with wooden flooring, with green house plants in it

Flooring firm with sites in John Lewis collapses

The Floor Room, which trades out of 34 John Lewis stores, appointed administrators leading to 196 job losses.

12 Aug 2024
Business
8 Aug 2024
Darren Creed

Chef wins three medals at British Transplant Games

Darren Creed, who received a live organ donation from his wife, won two gold medals and a bronze.

8 Aug 2024
Leicester
3 days ago
Woman pays for petrol at service station pump

Fuel duty cut could be scrapped, says RAC

The motoring group claims retailers not drivers have benefitted from lower tax on petrol and diesel.

3 days ago
Business
4 days ago
Publicity shot featuring Steven Smith in a grey jacket and white shirt smiling at the camera, framed by a pink archway

No regrets over Love is Blind UK despite split

Steven Smith and Sabrina Vittoria confirm they are no longer a couple after marrying on the show.

4 days ago
Birmingham & Black Country
9 Aug 2024
An Exxon Mobil map which shows the three routes in Hampshire, through the Solent and through the Isle of Wight

Concerns raised over planned Solent pipeline

One farmer said the project would be “very disruptive” to their beef farm on the Isle of Wight.

9 Aug 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
23 Aug 2024
A set of keys, a calculator and a miniature model house set on top of a spreadsheet

Concern that property sites merger could lead to higher prices

PropertyPal and Propertynews merger could lead to higher prices for agents and consumers

23 Aug 2024
Northern Ireland
10 Aug 2024
Boaty McBoatface with three engineers on a quayside on Isle of Harris

Down into the ocean's 'twilight zone' with Boaty McBoatface

The UK's most famous robot returns after travelling 2000km in the deep ocean.

10 Aug 2024
Climate
21 Aug 2024
People walking on a pavement, commuting to work

Cost of public services drives up government borrowing

Borrowing hit £3.1bn last month, the highest level for July since 2021, official figures show.

21 Aug 2024
Business
3 Aug 2024
Midsection of girl using smart phone at home

TikTok sued for 'massive' invasion of child privacy

The US says TikTok obstructed parents trying to cancel their children's accounts.

3 Aug 2024
23 hrs ago
A football 5-a-side match at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (Credit: Getty Images)

Why some Paralympic sports are so risky

Shoulder injuries, concussions and the "big red flag" of Alpine skiing: what research reveals about the Paralympics' riskiest sports, and how to make them safer.

23 hrs ago
Future
12 Aug 2024
A room with wooden flooring, with green house plants in it

Flooring firm with sites in John Lewis collapses

The Floor Room, which trades out of 34 John Lewis stores, appointed administrators leading to 196 job losses.

12 Aug 2024
Business
8 Aug 2024
Darren Creed

Chef wins three medals at British Transplant Games

Darren Creed, who received a live organ donation from his wife, won two gold medals and a bronze.

8 Aug 2024
Leicester
5 days ago
A man's arm holding a cable charging his electric vehicle at a charging station

Leaseholder's shock over council EV charging plan

The authority defers a report after Redleaf Ltd says it was not consulted and has similar plans.

5 days ago
4 days ago
The Sellafield site seen from a distance. On the skyline, several tall concrete buildings can be seen, as well as several smaller buildings. In the foreground, cows graze on a field.

Nuclear site breaches hazardous material rules

The failures did not compromise either nuclear or radiological safety, the watchdog says.

4 days ago
5 days ago
Woman walking past a shop window with '50% off' sale signs

Shop prices fall for first time in nearly three years

Prices in August were down 0.3% from a year ago, the first fall since October 2021, a retail group says.

5 days ago
Business
9 Aug 2024
British Airways 777 airliner against a blue sky

Russia airspace ban forces BA to drop key China flights

British Airways to drop flights to Beijing from October, as Russian airspace ban bites.

9 Aug 2024
Business
16 Aug 2024
Man trying on white trainers in shoe shop

Shops boosted by Euros and summer sales in July

Retail sales in Britain ticked up in July as the Euros football championship lifted demand.

16 Aug 2024
Business
12 Aug 2024
Flooded street with the water line high on properties in York

Bad weather brings rise in insurance claims

Payouts hit a high but homeowners faced hikes in premiums and providers face further criticism.

12 Aug 2024
Business
29 Jul 2024
Wilf looks into the camera holding up his certificate with game on the interactive whiteboard behind him

Student, 10, wins national coding competition

Wilf's mother Katey says he has developed a "natural passion" for coding.

29 Jul 2024
Wiltshire
23 Aug 2024
Students at Ark Pioneer Academy, Barnet, north London, receive their GCSE results

GCSE gap between south and rest of England widens

London was the highest-performing region, while the West Midlands was the lowest.

23 Aug 2024
Family & Education
29 Jul 2024
Wilf looks into the camera holding up his certificate with game on the interactive whiteboard behind him

Student, 10, wins national coding competition

Wilf's mother Katey says he has developed a "natural passion" for coding.

29 Jul 2024
Wiltshire
23 Aug 2024
Students at Ark Pioneer Academy, Barnet, north London, receive their GCSE results

GCSE gap between south and rest of England widens

London was the highest-performing region, while the West Midlands was the lowest.

23 Aug 2024
Family & Education
19 Aug 2024
A Ted Baker store in London

Ted Baker: What went wrong for the fashion label?

The brand known for its quirky advertising and signature floral prints is the latest casualty on the High Street.

19 Aug 2024
Business
15 Aug 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves in a navy blue suit sitting down looking at a speech written on paper

Why solid growth complicates the Budget masterplan

Having inherited an economy growing at a normal rate, can the chancellor justify tax rises this autumn?

15 Aug 2024
Business
4 Aug 2024
Exterior of white building, Heatherden Hall, Iver Heath, Bucks

Film studio applies to improve listed Victorian hall

The application is seeking to improve the Grade II listed building's safety features.

4 Aug 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
20 Aug 2024
A still from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures)

11 of the best films to watch in September

As Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder return to an 80s classic and Brad Pitt and George Clooney pair up again in a comedy thriller, here are the unmissable movies to see this month.

20 Aug 2024
Culture
7 Aug 2024
Police line facing demonstrators on Whitehall on 31 July

Met has 1,300 officers to deploy during disorder

The force says anyone who takes part in violent disorder will "face the full force of the law".

7 Aug 2024
London
25 Jul 2024
Facial recognition camera

Facial recognition tech leads to arrests at festival

Police say total 10 people were arrested during the two-day event, which attracts huge crowds.

25 Jul 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
7 Aug 2024
Windows being boarded up at Foxtons in North Finchley

London communities brace themselves over unrest fears

Shop owners have been seen boarding up businesses, and others have closed early for the day.

7 Aug 2024
London
24 Aug 2024
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft parked on tarmac

Ex-Boeing staff claims electrical faults 'concealed'

A campaign group has accused Boeing of concealing information about electrical problems on a plane.

24 Aug 2024
Business
15 Aug 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves in a navy blue suit sitting down looking at a speech written on paper

Why solid growth complicates the Budget masterplan

Having inherited an economy growing at a normal rate, can the chancellor justify tax rises this autumn?

15 Aug 2024
Business
25 Jul 2024
Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Shares drop in US and Asia as AI stocks slide

Tech stocks lead declines as investors reconsider rally fuelled by artificial intelligence.

25 Jul 2024
Business
14 Aug 2024
A drone shot of Mornington Road car park with trees encircling the car park where cars can be seen.

Drone trial delayed again over residents' concerns

The Inteliports Drone Trial was initially supposed to start on 7 August and last six months.

14 Aug 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
10 Aug 2024
Becky Brookbank with her young son. They are sat in a restaurant and Becky smiles at the camera, while her son looks slightly away.

How summer became the 'ultimate juggling act'

From expensive activities to unusual hours, parents are struggling through the six weeks.

10 Aug 2024
England
20 Aug 2024
A still from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures)

11 of the best films to watch in September

As Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder return to an 80s classic and Brad Pitt and George Clooney pair up again in a comedy thriller, here are the unmissable movies to see this month.

20 Aug 2024
Culture
7 Aug 2024
Police line facing demonstrators on Whitehall on 31 July

Met has 1,300 officers to deploy during disorder

The force says anyone who takes part in violent disorder will "face the full force of the law".

7 Aug 2024
London
7 Aug 2024
Windows being boarded up at Foxtons in North Finchley

London communities brace themselves over unrest fears

Shop owners have been seen boarding up businesses, and others have closed early for the day.

7 Aug 2024
London
12 Aug 2024
A shelf with a hose, handbags and purses sitting alongside

Kent designers turn firehoses into handbags

Faversham-based Elvis & Kresse takes decommissioned firehoses to create fashionable bags and belts.

12 Aug 2024
10 Aug 2024
Becky Brookbank with her young son. They are sat in a restaurant and Becky smiles at the camera, while her son looks slightly away.

How summer became the 'ultimate juggling act'

From expensive activities to unusual hours, parents are struggling through the six weeks.

10 Aug 2024
England
25 Jul 2024
Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Shares drop in US and Asia as AI stocks slide

Tech stocks lead declines as investors reconsider rally fuelled by artificial intelligence.

25 Jul 2024
Business
15 Aug 2024
Four girls standing outside a building, holding their A-Level results above their heads

Fall in number of top A-level results

The number of entrants awarded A* and A grades is down as results return to pre-pandemic levels.

15 Aug 2024
Northern Ireland
26 Jul 2024
A woman pulls up the door of a self-storage locker

What's behind the global self-storage boom?

Rising rents, e-commerce and available property are contributing to a boom in self-storage.

26 Jul 2024
US & Canada
25 Jul 2024
An artist's impression of the STEP technology in action

Nuclear fusion prototype will be 'UK's Nasa moment'

The project, at a former coal-fired power station, will try to create a new source of clean energy.

25 Jul 2024
Nottingham
22 Aug 2024
An artist's impression of the Perseverance Rover approaching Mars (Credit: Nasa/JPL-Caltech)

What life could survive in Mars' subsurface water?

To understand the life that might survive deep below Mars' surface, we can look to some of the deepest, and oldest, forms of living organism on our own planet.

22 Aug 2024
Future
1 Aug 2024
BBC News

'An important moment in time', says Bank boss

The Bank of England boss says a move to cut rates marks "an important moment".

1 Aug 2024
14 Aug 2024
Airport control tower and terminals at Stansted

Diabetic children treated 'as criminals' at airport

Travellers say they had "appalling" experiences getting through security.

14 Aug 2024
England
19 Aug 2024
Lois Jones, who has long blonde hair and wire-framed glasses, smiling at camera

Teen who self harmed thanks service that saved her

A youth work project for people who self harm sees a 278% increase in referrals since 2019.

19 Aug 2024
Wales
2 Aug 2024
Picture of Don Lemon at the 25th Anniversary High Line Spring Benefit on 22 May, 2024 in New York City.

Ex-CNN star Lemon sues Musk over cancelled X show

The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire unfairly terminated a partnership with the celebrity presenter.

2 Aug 2024
13 Aug 2024
Banknotes, of £5, £10 and £20 featuring King Charles II sticking out of a wallet

King Charles banknotes go for 11 times face value

Early issues of new King Charles III banknotes raises close to a million for 10 UK charities.

13 Aug 2024
Business
1 Aug 2024
Dolphin compact hatchback electric vehicles at the launch of the company's new plant in Thailand.

Uber strikes EV deal with Chinese Tesla rival BYD

The two companies say they will offer drivers financial incentives to switch to electric cars.

1 Aug 2024
Business
11 Aug 2024
The International Space Station in orbit (Credit: Getty Images)

What happens when astronauts get stuck in space

The two Nasa astronauts overstaying on the ISS aren't the first to be stuck in space… and they probably won't be the last.

11 Aug 2024
Future
2 Aug 2024
 Riot police hold back protesters near a burning police vehicle after disorder broke out on in Southport

Police forces to co-operate to tackle violent disorder, says PM

Keir Starmer announces new national police "capability" to deal with rioters, following the Southport attack.

2 Aug 2024
Politics
15 Aug 2024
Matthew Bostock stood with the computer he rescued

Vintage BBC computer found at tip rehomed in museum

Ilkeston resident Matthew Bostock spotted the BBC Microcomputer at his local recycling centre.

15 Aug 2024
Derby
6 Aug 2024
Protesters storming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace after she fled the country

Euphoria in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina flees country

President Mohammed Shahabuddin ordered the release of a jailed former prime minister.

6 Aug 2024
Asia
7 Aug 2024
Jordan Parlour, a 28-year-old man with short brown hair and beard pictured in front of kitchen cupboards

Man admits stirring up racial hatred online

Jordan Parlour, 28, of Seacroft, Leeds, made Facebook posts during the disorder.

7 Aug 2024
West Yorkshire
5 days ago
Helen Scarsbrook, smiling, in blue and white patterned shirt

'We did it!' Next shop workers win equal pay claim

In-store staff, who are mostly women, should be paid the same as warehouse workers, a tribunal rules.

5 days ago
Business
14 Aug 2024
Airport control tower and terminals at Stansted

Diabetic children treated 'as criminals' at airport

Travellers say they had "appalling" experiences getting through security.

14 Aug 2024
England
8 Aug 2024
Anti-racism protesters in Walthamstow

Anti-racism protesters gather to show 'unity'

The Met had been ready to deploy more than 1,300 officers over concerns that unrest was expected.

8 Aug 2024
London
19 Aug 2024
Lois Jones, who has long blonde hair and wire-framed glasses, smiling at camera

Teen who self harmed thanks service that saved her

A youth work project for people who self harm sees a 278% increase in referrals since 2019.

19 Aug 2024
Wales
10 Aug 2024
Woman in her 60s sits on a balcony drinking a cup of tea

Concern over state pension errors for widows

New fears are raised after others were found to have been underpaid their state pension.

10 Aug 2024
1 Aug 2024
Dolphin compact hatchback electric vehicles at the launch of the company's new plant in Thailand.

Uber strikes EV deal with Chinese Tesla rival BYD

The two companies say they will offer drivers financial incentives to switch to electric cars.

1 Aug 2024
Business
1 Aug 2024
Woman using mobile phone. She is wearing a striped black and white shirt and a green beanie hat which covers her long, curly hair

Instagram and Facebook ads drive profit surge

Sales of Instagram and Facebook adverts have soared, delivering a surge in profits for parent company Meta.

1 Aug 2024
Business
4 days ago
A dog rolling in the dirt (Credit: Getty Images)

Why your dog loves to roll in poo

Dogs have a baffling obsession with rolling in foul-smelling substances. It may be part of a form of communication we are only just starting to understand.

4 days ago
Future
7 Aug 2024
Jordan Parlour, a 28-year-old man with short brown hair and beard pictured in front of kitchen cupboards

Man admits stirring up racial hatred online

Jordan Parlour, 28, of Seacroft, Leeds, made Facebook posts during the disorder.

7 Aug 2024
West Yorkshire
5 days ago
A computer keyboard and screen.

Infant school hit by cyber attack

Canvey Island Infant School will be closed for an extra day to minimise the impact of the attack.

5 days ago
Essex
28 Jul 2024
Fusion reactor

The huge challenges in creating fusion power plant

The creation of a plant in Nottinghamshire was described as the UK's Nasa moment.

28 Jul 2024
Nottingham
10 Aug 2024
Woman in her 60s sits on a balcony drinking a cup of tea

Concern over state pension errors for widows

New fears are raised after others were found to have been underpaid their state pension.

10 Aug 2024
1 Aug 2024
Artist impression of the data centre showing a two storey, glass fronted building with cars parked in front

Data centre approval could create almost 400 jobs

The development will be built on land by the A180 near South Killingholme.

1 Aug 2024
27 Jul 2024
A blood donor's arm as blood is about to be drawn

Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services

The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption.

27 Jul 2024
15 Aug 2024
A noble fan mussel in its ocean habitat (Credit: Getty Images)

The sudden downfall of a beloved giant clam

Mass mortality events have been ripping through noble pen shell populations in the Mediterranean Sea. Can we save this suddenly endangered underwater giant?

15 Aug 2024
Future
7 Aug 2024
Carpetright store

Bensons for Beds buys 19 Carpetright stores

Furniture chain Bensons buys 19 Carpetright stores after carpet retailer collapse.

7 Aug 2024
Business
4 days ago
A dog rolling in the dirt (Credit: Getty Images)

Why your dog loves to roll in poo

Dogs have a baffling obsession with rolling in foul-smelling substances. It may be part of a form of communication we are only just starting to understand.

4 days ago
Future
1 Aug 2024
Woman using mobile phone. She is wearing a striped black and white shirt and a green beanie hat which covers her long, curly hair

Instagram and Facebook ads drive profit surge

Sales of Instagram and Facebook adverts have soared, delivering a surge in profits for parent company Meta.

1 Aug 2024
Business
24 Jul 2024
Two men, one in uniform and another in a striped shirt and wearing headset, with both men looking at screen displaying a fire scene.

Firefighters using heated virtual reality kits to train

Trainee firefighters are using virtual reality to prepare themselves for battling fires.

24 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire
27 Jul 2024
A blood donor's arm as blood is about to be drawn

Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services

The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption.

27 Jul 2024
7 Aug 2024
Carpetright store

Bensons for Beds buys 19 Carpetright stores

Furniture chain Bensons buys 19 Carpetright stores after carpet retailer collapse.

7 Aug 2024
Business
31 Jul 2024
A person wearing a green jumper is holding a phone. On the screen is a purple logo showing a robot with a headset on. Underneath, it reads "How can I help you?". In the background of the photo is a table and some green plants

AI phone assistant to answer some council calls

Ask Tom will be able to listen to and answer customers who call the council with queries.

31 Jul 2024
8 days ago
Matilda Welin wearing a helmet on her bike on a road with a red building in the background (Credit: Matilda Welin)

Why I cycled 1,500km to avoid a flight

Looking for alternatives to flying, Matilda Welin decided to embark on a long-distance cycle from London to Sweden. Here's what she learned.

8 days ago
Future
1 Aug 2024
NHS Dumfries and Galloway was subjected to a cyber attack in July

NHS health board hackers unlikely to be convicted - police

Detectives hope the hackers could face sanctions and the dismantling of their criminal network.

1 Aug 2024
Scotland
24 Jul 2024
Two men, one in uniform and another in a striped shirt and wearing headset, with both men looking at screen displaying a fire scene.

Firefighters using heated virtual reality kits to train

Trainee firefighters are using virtual reality to prepare themselves for battling fires.

24 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire
12 Aug 2024
Nayana and Ava

'Dodgy' websites re-selling driving tests for profit

Re-selling a driving test isn't illegal but the DVSA said it "exploits" learners.

12 Aug 2024
England
13 Aug 2024
A barista pours a cold foam at a Starbucks branch in New York, US

Starbucks replaces boss after sales slump

Shares in the chain soared after the appointment of a new chief executive to try to boost sales.

13 Aug 2024
Business
5 Aug 2024
NappiCycle van seen driving by with trees in the background. The van is white with orange painting around the sides. On the side we're looking at, there's a picture of a baby with the text Holy poops we're recylcing nappies written in blue boxes in a white font.

Bristol parents invited to join nappy recycling trial

The used nappies will be picked up kerbside and recycled to extract fibres and plastic.

5 Aug 2024
Bristol
31 Jul 2024
A person wearing a green jumper is holding a phone. On the screen is a purple logo showing a robot with a headset on. Underneath, it reads "How can I help you?". In the background of the photo is a table and some green plants

AI phone assistant to answer some council calls

Ask Tom will be able to listen to and answer customers who call the council with queries.

31 Jul 2024
18 Aug 2024
A sale sign in a Ted Baker store in central London.

Ted Baker closing last stores with 500 jobs at risk

All of the fashion brand's stores are expected to have shut by the end of Tuesday.

18 Aug 2024
Business
28 Jul 2024
Trump speaking at the event

Trump courts crypto industry votes and campaign donations

Cryptocurrency has emerged as a key political battleground for Donald Trump and Republicans

28 Jul 2024
US & Canada
19 Aug 2024
A grizzly bear roaring in the wild (Credit: Getty Images)

Why animals attack humans

Following a spate of predator attacks on hikers and park rangers in the US, Ally Hirschlag investigates why animals attack humans in the wild.

19 Aug 2024
Future
1 Aug 2024
Police officers with riot shields and batons raised, while in the background a police van in burning

Did social media fan the flames of riot in Southport?

False accusations about the attacker followed a familiar pattern, the BBC's Marianna Spring finds.

1 Aug 2024
Technology
23 Aug 2024
Brian Niccol, the new boss of Starbucks, smiling on a golf course in 2023

Starbucks new boss under fire for 1,000-mile commute

Job offer which allows new boss to commute to and from work on corporate jet sparked criticism.

23 Aug 2024
Business
12 Aug 2024
Two teenage girls and a teenage boy stand in front of a purple backdrop

Teens to run council's social media for the day

Members of the youth group create posts raising awareness about hate crime and discrimination.

12 Aug 2024
Northamptonshire
31 Jul 2024
 Oliver Oakes, team principal of Hitech Pulse-Eight looks on in the paddock

Britain's Oakes becomes Alpine team principal

Britain's Oliver Oakes becomes the new team principal of Alpine, replacing Bruno Famin.

31 Jul 2024
Formula 1
6 Aug 2024
Close-up of the eye showing a cataract, an opacity in the lens of the eye that results in blurred vision

AI assistant eases NHS pressure in cataract care

Automated voice system Dora provides a cheaper, more efficient patient service, say researchers.

6 Aug 2024
22 Aug 2024
Woman carrying young boy affectionately with a fridge and kitchen shelves seen behind

Child benefit claims rise after income rule change

The number of new claims rose in April, after a rule change on how much parents can earn and still be eligible.

22 Aug 2024
Business
21 Aug 2024
A 7-Eleven convenience store, operated by Seven & i Holdings, in Kawasaki, Japan.

Why retail giant 7-Eleven is on a rival's shopping list

The firm is deciding whether to remain in Japanese ownership or return to its Northern American roots.

21 Aug 2024
World
12 Aug 2024
Returning to their home river gives salmon the best chance of survival (Credit: Della Stroh)

Why Alaskan salmon is growing scarce

As the Earth's rivers warm, salmon must either struggle to survive in a degraded habitat or move to cooler waters – but native Alaskan fishing practices are helping protect them.

12 Aug 2024
Future
24 Jul 2024
A girl looks sadly at her laptop. She is silhouetted to highlight the despair felt by those in this situation.

Instagram removes 63,000 sextortion accounts in Nigeria

The scammers were posing as young women online to trick people into sending sexually explicit material.

24 Jul 2024
Technology
27 Jul 2024
Cheltenham's Jessica Oliver celebrates

Gloucestershire in pictures: Rowing records and fantasy characters

A selection of photos including rowing records and thousands enjoying a fantasy forest event.

27 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire
9 Aug 2024
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange.

Global stocks climb as US recession fears ease

US stocks have their best trading day since November 2022, after lower unemployment claims boost sentiment.

9 Aug 2024
Business
6 days ago
A group of four middle aged women wearing coats and hats as their hair blows in the wind tucking into a portion of fish and chips on the beach

Fish and chips price rise tops UK takeaways

The deep fried delicacy has seen the biggest price increase of some of the UK’s most popular takeaways, according to new figures.

6 days ago
Business
1 day ago
Keir Starmer in the Rose Garden behind 10 Downing Street giving a speech

Will things get worse like Keir Starmer says?

The prime minister says the Autumn Budget will be "painful", so what might be in store?

1 day ago
UK
26 Jul 2024
Graphic image of tubes with zeros and ones passing through them

Council brings legal action over broadband contracts

A council claims contracts remain unfulfilled and hundreds of homes do not have ultrafast broadband.

26 Jul 2024
England
18 Aug 2024
Sarah Cook

The six minute train journey that became a long legal nightmare

Sarah Cook was threatened with a £500 penalty and prison for an unpaid ticket but she became a test case.

18 Aug 2024
Business
13 Aug 2024
Bartender Athena Young cleans glasses at Atomic Kitchen in Las Vegas,  July 31.

Why Trump and Harris both say 'no tax on tips'

Under the current law, employees are required to disclose all tips over $20 per month to their employer.

13 Aug 2024
US & Canada
26 Jul 2024
Brown cliff edge with the sea lapping up against it and settlement in the far distance

'Lightning speed' broadband plan for rural areas

A £190m contract awarded to Quickline is set to improve coverage in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

26 Jul 2024
7 Aug 2024
South Korea's Hongten bends backwards in a dance move (Credit: Getty Images)

The gravity-defying physics of breakdancing

The world's best breakdancers will be spinning on their heads and freezing in eye-popping poses as breaking debuts an Olympic Sport in Paris. This is how they pull off their moves.

7 Aug 2024
Future
30 Jul 2024
A blurred green laser light shining brightly on a dark background

Man 'recklessly' shone laser at police helicopter

It led to the pilot having to halt a mission to help find a high-risk missing person.

30 Jul 2024
Wiltshire
31 Jul 2024
Fibre-optic graphic

More people able to access full fibre broadband

Access to faster, full fibre connection still varies across the county, according to Ofcom figures.

31 Jul 2024
Norfolk
31 Jul 2024
A man in a checked shirt poses and smiles for the camera whilst stood in a bar

Man to walk 120 miles to attend cancer check-up

James Neal is fundraising for research into eye cancer by walking to his oncology appointment.

31 Jul 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
15 Aug 2024
Two female students in uniform that consists of dark blazers and white shirts in conversation with each other. They are holding brown envelopes with level three results inside. Both students have long dark hair and the one on the right looks particularly surprised. There are three male students sitting beside them.

Five key takeaways from 2024's A-level results

The north-south divide persists and T-level dropout rates remain high. Here's what you need to know.

15 Aug 2024
Family & Education
3 days ago
Water buffalo wading through wetlands (Credit: Getty Images)

The 'living tractors' reviving Europe's wastelands

When water buffalo make a home for themselves in abandoned spaces, they can bring with them a rich array of frogs, bats and plant life.

3 days ago
Future
2 Aug 2024
A fire engine and firefighters in front of Norwich Central Library, which is on fire

'Fire safety much improved' since city library blaze

An electrical fault was blamed for the Norwich fire that destroyed more than 100,000 books in 1994.

2 Aug 2024
Norfolk
23 Jul 2024
A woman using a laptop while sitting at a table

Google U-turn over long-running plan to ditch cookies

The UK’s privacy watchdog said it was 'disappointed' by the decision not to block internet tracking.

23 Jul 2024
Technology
26 Jul 2024
Brown cliff edge with the sea lapping up against it and settlement in the far distance

'Lightning speed' broadband plan for rural areas

A £190m contract awarded to Quickline is set to improve coverage in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

26 Jul 2024
15 Aug 2024
Two female students in uniform that consists of dark blazers and white shirts in conversation with each other. They are holding brown envelopes with level three results inside. Both students have long dark hair and the one on the right looks particularly surprised. There are three male students sitting beside them.

Five key takeaways from 2024's A-level results

The north-south divide persists and T-level dropout rates remain high. Here's what you need to know.

15 Aug 2024
Family & Education
31 Jul 2024
Fibre-optic graphic

More people able to access full fibre broadband

Access to faster, full fibre connection still varies across the county, according to Ofcom figures.

31 Jul 2024
Norfolk
31 Jul 2024
A man in a checked shirt poses and smiles for the camera whilst stood in a bar

Man to walk 120 miles to attend cancer check-up

James Neal is fundraising for research into eye cancer by walking to his oncology appointment.

31 Jul 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
2 Aug 2024
Glen Sannox

New delivery delay for CalMac ferry Glen Sannox

The boss of the nationalised Ferguson shipyard says more work is needed on the dual-fuel ferry.

2 Aug 2024
Glasgow & West Scotland
25 Jul 2024
Woman celebrating Y2K (Credit: Getty Images)

The day the internet turned off

In a world where a single point of failure can throw our machines into chaos, everything from sharks to authoritarian governments to old ladies have brought the web to its knees.

25 Jul 2024
Future
24 Jul 2024
Graphic of man in front of red white and blue striped screen (Credit: Serenity Strull/BBC/Getty Images)

How America's porn wars could change your internet

Papers please: for millions of Americans, accessing online pornography now requires a government ID. It could have global implications for the future of the web.

24 Jul 2024
Future
25 Jul 2024
Woman celebrating Y2K (Credit: Getty Images)

The day the internet turned off

In a world where a single point of failure can throw our machines into chaos, everything from sharks to authoritarian governments to old ladies have brought the web to its knees.

25 Jul 2024
Future
25 Jul 2024
Stock image of a female office worker looking at her PC screen with an exasperated expression

CrowdStrike backlash over $10 apology voucher

Cybersecurity firm is branded a "clown show" for gesture after an update caused widespread disruption.

25 Jul 2024
Technology
7 Aug 2024
Inside Out 2's characters on the red carpet

Inside Out 2 boosts Disney as theme parks struggle

Disney swings to a pre-tax profit, largely thanks to the highest-grossing animated film ever.

7 Aug 2024
Business
24 Jul 2024
Graphic of man in front of red white and blue striped screen (Credit: Serenity Strull/BBC/Getty Images)

How America's porn wars could change your internet

Papers please: for millions of Americans, accessing online pornography now requires a government ID. It could have global implications for the future of the web.

24 Jul 2024
Future
24 Aug 2024
Brian Jones at home in front of his rock and roll posters

Charities fear double energy price hit for pensioners

Rising energy prices and the withdrawal of financial support will hit some hard, charities say.

24 Aug 2024
Business
4 Aug 2024
A man charging an electric vehicle

Views sought on electric vehicle infrastructure

A consultation on where to invest £17m in new charging points in West Yorkshire is under way.

4 Aug 2024
England
2 days ago
Alexandra Petri and Ross Jones wearing winter coats and standing beside a frozen river

'We were fined £50 each over £3 extra train fare'

Ticket inspectors are urged to treat fare dodgers differently from people who make genuine mistakes.

2 days ago
Business
7 Aug 2024
an image of a drone with its propellers whirling around in the air

Drone trial paused following residents' concerns

The service will see drones delivering goods to and from Mornington Road car park on the Isle of Wight.

7 Aug 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
23 Jul 2024
Loughborough College

Colleges aim to 'combine strengths' through merger

The proposed deal will affect students in Loughborough, Coalville and Melton.

23 Jul 2024
Leicester
23 Aug 2024
The Andean bear in Peru (Credit: Getty Images)

Learning to live with a hungry 'Paddington Bear'

Drought and conflict with farmers are threatening Bolivia's Andean bear – the real-life Paddington Bear. Now a beekeeping project is helping protect this endangered species.

23 Aug 2024
Future
7 Aug 2024
Inside Out 2's characters on the red carpet

Inside Out 2 boosts Disney as theme parks struggle

Disney swings to a pre-tax profit, largely thanks to the highest-grossing animated film ever.

7 Aug 2024
Business
24 Jul 2024
Visitors look at Tesla humanoid robot on display at an AI conference in China.

Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year

The billionaire has been pushing Tesla to cut costs as car sales weaken.

24 Jul 2024
Business
2 days ago
Alexandra Petri and Ross Jones wearing winter coats and standing beside a frozen river

'We were fined £50 each over £3 extra train fare'

Ticket inspectors are urged to treat fare dodgers differently from people who make genuine mistakes.

2 days ago
Business
4 Aug 2024
A man charging an electric vehicle

Views sought on electric vehicle infrastructure

A consultation on where to invest £17m in new charging points in West Yorkshire is under way.

4 Aug 2024
England
25 Jul 2024
Stock image of a female office worker looking at her PC screen with an exasperated expression

CrowdStrike backlash over $10 apology voucher

Cybersecurity firm is branded a "clown show" for gesture after an update caused widespread disruption.

25 Jul 2024
Technology
15 Aug 2024
Woman in busy pub takes payment by mobile

UK economy continues recovery with 0.6% growth

Strong growth in the services sector helped the UK to continue to emerge from last year's recession.

15 Aug 2024
Business
29 Jul 2024
Elisabeth Oxfeldt

'Not every Norwegian feels guilty but many do'

Norway's oil wealth has made it one of the world's richest countries, but some feel bad about it.

29 Jul 2024
Business
31 Jul 2024
An overview of the disaster area shows mud flowing through the river

The scenic Indian villages devastated by deadly landslides

Over 158 people have been killed in the massive landslides that struck southern India on Tuesday.

31 Jul 2024
Asia
24 Jul 2024
Visitors look at Tesla humanoid robot on display at an AI conference in China.

Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year

The billionaire has been pushing Tesla to cut costs as car sales weaken.

24 Jul 2024
Business
22 Aug 2024
A student, who is wearing a black jacket and has a braid in his hair, looks quizzically at his GCSE results slip. His friends look on, one of them holding his hand to his mouth.

Four takeaways from 2024's GCSE results

These students were in Year 7 during the first Covid lockdowns - and regional disparities have grown.

22 Aug 2024
Family & Education
31 Jul 2024
An overview of the disaster area shows mud flowing through the river

The scenic Indian villages devastated by deadly landslides

Over 158 people have been killed in the massive landslides that struck southern India on Tuesday.

31 Jul 2024
Asia
29 Jul 2024
Elisabeth Oxfeldt

'Not every Norwegian feels guilty but many do'

Norway's oil wealth has made it one of the world's richest countries, but some feel bad about it.

29 Jul 2024
Business
7 Aug 2024
People on a small boat wading through flood waters in a neighbourhood (Credit: Getty Images)

New Orleans is building a new kind of lighthouse

When a hurricane knocks out the power grid, a handful of "community lighthouses" could offer a crucial lifeline.

7 Aug 2024
Future
17 Aug 2024
Kamala Harris with her hands held in promise, with Joe Biden in the background

New homes and end to price-gouging: Harris sets economic goals

Vice-president Kamala Harris targets housing costs and price gouging in newly-released economic plans.

17 Aug 2024
US & Canada
16 Aug 2024
An LNER train emerging from a tunnel on a railway track

LNER train drivers to stage fresh weekend strikes

Aslef said the action, separate to the recent pay dispute, was due to a breakdown in industrial relations.

16 Aug 2024
Business
7 Aug 2024
McLaren driver Lando Morris celebrates victory in the Miami F1 Grand Prix with team boss Zak Brown

McLaren boss Brown on title fight, revival and Newey

McLaren boss Zak Brown says he is "surprised" by his team's F1 title challenge this season.

7 Aug 2024
Formula 1
8 Aug 2024
Broken window at hotel, with police officer standing nearby

Urgency call over social media powers

Powers to stop social media being used to incite violence must be sped up, a Sheffield MP says.

8 Aug 2024
South Yorkshire
7 Aug 2024
People on a small boat wading through flood waters in a neighbourhood (Credit: Getty Images)

New Orleans is building a new kind of lighthouse

When a hurricane knocks out the power grid, a handful of "community lighthouses" could offer a crucial lifeline.

7 Aug 2024
Future
17 Aug 2024
Kamala Harris with her hands held in promise, with Joe Biden in the background

New homes and end to price-gouging: Harris sets economic goals

Vice-president Kamala Harris targets housing costs and price gouging in newly-released economic plans.

17 Aug 2024
US & Canada
15 Aug 2024
A man standing on a train platform looks at his mobile phone

Train strikes near end as union and government agree deal

The proposed offer has "no-strings" and sees a backdated pay rise and increases in future for drivers.

15 Aug 2024
Business
5 Aug 2024
Broken rusted boat rudder by the shoreline, near two people (Credit: Getty Images)

What happens when ships dodge hurricanes

Long before a hurricane makes landfall, it has already caused havoc at sea, forcing ships to reroute and burn more fuel.

5 Aug 2024
Future
7 Aug 2024
Lucy Connolly

Wife of Tory councillor bailed over race-hate post

Lucy Connolly says she regrets calling for hotels housing migrants to be set on fire.

7 Aug 2024
Northamptonshire
20 Jul 2024
People posed inside and around an electric car outside the Discovery Museum. It is a cross-section so half of the car has been removed, so the interior and inner workings of the engine can be seen.

Exhibit explores history and future of energy tech

The Discovery Museum exhibit explores energy technology from Victorian coal mining to green energy.

20 Jul 2024
England
2 days ago
Commuters cross London Bridge on their way to work at the City of London, UK, on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024

Workers' rights to four-day week could be strengthened

Employees could get greater powers to work their contracted hours over fewer days.

2 days ago
11 Aug 2024
An artist's impression of the proposed East Havering Data Centre and surrounding park

Council leader declares support for data centre plan

Plans for East Havering Data Centre, proposed to be built on greenbelt land, have sparked controversy.

11 Aug 2024
13 Aug 2024
Electrical engineer assembling components in electronics factory

UK unemployment falls slightly as pay growth slows

The UK's unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in the three months to the end of June, figures suggest.

13 Aug 2024
Business
22 Jul 2024
ISS floating over earth

Company wins funding to make medicine in space

It is using UK Space Agency funding for a project on the International Space station.

22 Jul 2024
2 Aug 2024
People rescue their cattle in a flood-affected area after a breach in river Beas in Sultanpur Lodhi on August 18, 2023, following heavy monsoon rains in India's state of Himachal Pradesh.

The ‘flying rivers’ causing devastating floods in India

Scientists say huge invisible ribbons of water vapour in the sky are partly to be blamed for floods in India.

2 Aug 2024
Asia
7 Aug 2024
Lucy Connolly

Wife of Tory councillor bailed over race-hate post

Lucy Connolly says she regrets calling for hotels housing migrants to be set on fire.

7 Aug 2024
Northamptonshire
5 Aug 2024
The footbridge is lowered into position by crane

Fishing nets recycled to build low-carbon bridge

The new footbridge provides passage over Twyford Marina's river entrance and better boat access.

5 Aug 2024
Kent
20 Jul 2024
People posed inside and around an electric car outside the Discovery Museum. It is a cross-section so half of the car has been removed, so the interior and inner workings of the engine can be seen.

Exhibit explores history and future of energy tech

The Discovery Museum exhibit explores energy technology from Victorian coal mining to green energy.

20 Jul 2024
England
6 Aug 2024
Albert Einstein sitting down in a study (Credit: Getty Images)

The letter that changed the course of history

On 2 August 1939, Albert Einstein wrote a letter that would result in the Manhattan Project, and one of history's most significant, and destructive, inventions – the atomic bomb.

6 Aug 2024
Culture
7 Aug 2024
A man and a woman on a street look at houses on the market in an estate agent's shop window

Rate cuts to fuel house price rises, Halifax says

The mortgage lender says lower borrowing costs could fuel a "modest" rise in house prices.

7 Aug 2024
Business
14 Aug 2024
Woman wearing blue shirt with white top underneath in supermarket pushing trolley while holding phone and looking at prices

Inflation rate rises for first time this year to 2.2%

The UK inflation rate has risen to 2.2%, but this was not as high as economists had forecast.

14 Aug 2024
30 Jul 2024
Steve Reed wearing red tie and walking

Campaigners urge Labour to block sewage plant plan

Campaigners against a plan for a new sewage plant want the Labour government to block the project.

30 Jul 2024
Cambridgeshire
4 days ago
Stock photo shows an elderly woman sits on the sofa with a cup of tea next to a heater, trying to keep warm

Help with energy bills urged for struggling pensioners

The Citizens' Advice warning comes as energy firms meet the government for talks on help with bills.

4 days ago
Business
7 Aug 2024
A man and a woman on a street look at houses on the market in an estate agent's shop window

Rate cuts to fuel house price rises, Halifax says

The mortgage lender says lower borrowing costs could fuel a "modest" rise in house prices.

7 Aug 2024
Business
16 Aug 2024
The Everglades in Florida (Credit: Lucy Sherriff)

The world's largest environmental restoration plan

Florida is embarking on an ambitious ecological restoration project in the Everglades: building a reservoir large enough to secure the state's water supply.

16 Aug 2024
Future
1 Aug 2024
 SAG-AFTRA strike

Video games strike rumbles on in row over AI

Video game performers are concerned that generative AI could be used to reproduce their voices.

1 Aug 2024
Culture
25 Jul 2024
Someone types on a keyboard

North Korea hackers trying to steal nuclear secrets, US and UK warn

A hacking group has been hunting information in areas from uranium enrichment to tanks and submarines.

25 Jul 2024
Asia
25 Jul 2024
A lorry at the Port of Dover

Urgent action needed on border checks - Kent leaders

Kent council leaders want the government to help reduce potential delays caused by the system.

25 Jul 2024
Kent
27 Jul 2024
Jackson Peacock at his graduation

Mother launches music festival in memory of son

Kate Flett organised the JackoFest event in Bexhill to raise money for child-bereavement charities.

27 Jul 2024
Sussex
21 Aug 2024
A screenshot from a game shows a robot hand holding a futuristic mark in white and orange with glowing blue eyes

Seven things we learned from Gamescom opening night

Setting the stage for the next 12 months, here is what we found out from Europe's biggest gaming show.

21 Aug 2024
Newsbeat
16 Aug 2024
A cover of Game Informer - the magazine's title is written in capital letters at the top of the page. A cartoon drawing of a young woman holding an old-fashioned video camera and nervously looking back over her shoulder as three other people walk ahead of her is the cover image. At the bottom the words "From the universe of Dead by Daylight - The Casting of Frank Stone" can be seen.

Respected gaming magazine praised after sudden closure

Industry professionals say Game Informer will be "much-missed" after 33 years of gaming coverage.

16 Aug 2024
11 Aug 2024
A man in a white t-shirt screws boards to the front of the shop to prevent damage from rioting

Insurers urged to make quick riot damage payouts

11 Aug 2024
Business
16 Aug 2024
The Everglades in Florida (Credit: Lucy Sherriff)

The world's largest environmental restoration plan

Florida is embarking on an ambitious ecological restoration project in the Everglades: building a reservoir large enough to secure the state's water supply.

16 Aug 2024
Future
12 Aug 2024
A police photo of Valdo Calocane, staring at the camera with half -closed eyes

Doctor warned Nottingham attacker could kill

The concern that Valdo Calocane could "end up killing someone" appears in a summary of medical records shared with BBC Panorama.

12 Aug 2024
Nottingham
23 Aug 2024
Francisco, a driving instructor standing by his car

'In 60 seconds the car was started and stolen'

A recent case resulted in four members of an organised crime group being jailed for more than 12 years.

23 Aug 2024
Surrey
20 Jul 2024
Bedford River Festival

Concerns over facial recognition at river festival

Bedfordshire Police is using the technology for the first time in the county this weekend.

20 Jul 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
25 Jul 2024
Someone types on a keyboard

North Korea hackers trying to steal nuclear secrets, US and UK warn

A hacking group has been hunting information in areas from uranium enrichment to tanks and submarines.

25 Jul 2024
Asia
8 Aug 2024
A stock photo showing an estate agent gesturing as she shows a couple a bathroom as part of a house viewing

House hunting picks up as some offer after 20 minutes

Surveyors expect property sales to pick up in the autumn, as a survey suggests buyers make swift decisions.

8 Aug 2024
Business
25 Jul 2024
A lorry at the Port of Dover

Urgent action needed on border checks - Kent leaders

Kent council leaders want the government to help reduce potential delays caused by the system.

25 Jul 2024
Kent
21 Aug 2024
A screenshot from a game shows a robot hand holding a futuristic mark in white and orange with glowing blue eyes

Seven things we learned from Gamescom opening night

Setting the stage for the next 12 months, here is what we found out from Europe's biggest gaming show.

21 Aug 2024
Newsbeat
11 Aug 2024
Danny Stenhouse wears ear defenders and a blue shirt and shorts as he pushes a large floor sander across a wooden floor

Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around

Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others.

11 Aug 2024
North Yorkshire
5 days ago
A mosquito feeding on a human (Credit: Getty Images)

The people purposely being infected with diseases

Scientists are turning to a controversial approach to test new vaccines and treatments by deliberately infecting volunteers with potentially deadly viruses, parasites and bacteria.

5 days ago
Future
24 Jul 2024
People stand in front of airport sign showing delayed Delta flights

Delta faces probe as CrowdStrike disruption lingers

The US Transportation Secretary said Delta must honour rules granting refunds to travellers.

24 Jul 2024
Business
20 Jul 2024
A man looks at a computer screen, which shows a blue screen with a sad face emoji. It is an error screen showing a computer has crashed, with Chinese text

How China swerved worst of global tech meltdown

Very few organisations will buy software from the US firm, partly thanks to its criticism of Beijing.

20 Jul 2024
Business
9 Aug 2024
Miguel Afonso with his sheep near Rio de Onor in Montesinho (Credit: Marta Vidal)

'My two favourite animals are sheep and wolves'

Whilst Europe grapples with how to deal with growing wolf populations, this mountainous region of Portugal has coexisted with the predators for centuries.

9 Aug 2024
Future
7 Aug 2024
Zak Slater and Jay Slater stand either side of their mother, Debbie Duncan

Scammers target Jay Slater's funeral, charity says

Social media accounts are offering access to a fake live stream in exchange for likes, follows and money.

7 Aug 2024
Lancashire
25 Jul 2024
MrBeast aka Jimmy Donaldson at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. Jimmy has short brown hair and a short brown beard.

MrBeast hires investigators over co-host grooming claims

The YouTuber's co-host Ava Kris Tyson denies claims online she groomed a teenager when she was 20.

25 Jul 2024
Newsbeat
9 Aug 2024
Sir Keir Starmer in a dark blue suit and green patterned tie

Musk's criticism of disorder response 'dangerous'

The prime minister says talk of two-tier policing is wrong and dangerous.

9 Aug 2024
Birmingham & Black Country
26 Jul 2024
Two pairs of grey trousers

Sainsbury's sorry for 'racist slur' trouser detail

Customers pointed out that the listing used a phrase deployed by racists to avoid language filters.

26 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024
Athletes testing the track at the Stade de France for the Paris Olympics

What makes an athletics track fast?

The makers of athletics tracks are tweaking their surfaces to make them faster.

23 Jul 2024
Business
15 Aug 2024
Card train ticket being entered into a ticket barrier machine

Thousands of train fare prosecutions to be quashed

As many as 74,000 cases could be overturned after a ruling by the chief magistrate of England and Wales.

15 Aug 2024
Business
9 Aug 2024
Sir Keir Starmer in a dark blue suit and green patterned tie

Musk's criticism of disorder response 'dangerous'

The prime minister says talk of two-tier policing is wrong and dangerous.

9 Aug 2024
Birmingham & Black Country
6 Aug 2024
A smiling Rachel Reeves arriving at her interview with Bloomberg in the US wearing a blue suit

Reeves refuses to rule out capital gains tax rise

It's important to "strike the right balance" when deciding on tax policies, the chancellor says.

6 Aug 2024
Business
13 Aug 2024
Caravans in a caravan park

Caravan scammers conning people out of holiday cash

Scams where people pose as holiday home owners online are "incredibly prevalent", says an expert.

13 Aug 2024
Wales
13 Aug 2024
A close up of skin on a human hand (Credit: Getty Images)

Why the microbes that live on your skin matter

Billions of bacteria, fungi and viruses live on the surface of our bodies. We are only just beginning to understand the vital role they play in our health and wellbeing.

13 Aug 2024
Future
15 Aug 2024
School pupils staring at mobile phone screens in class

Schools could ban mobile phones under new guidance

The move is part of efforts to crack down on disruptions such as notifications or filming bullying.

15 Aug 2024
Scotland Politics
26 Jul 2024
Two pairs of grey trousers

Sainsbury's sorry for 'racist slur' trouser detail

Customers pointed out that the listing used a phrase deployed by racists to avoid language filters.

26 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024
People gather around a fire on a street in Harehills

40 suspects identified after city disorder - police

Mark Mitchell, 43, and Zamonsty Milan, 30, both face charges of arson and violent disorder.

23 Jul 2024
West Yorkshire
9 Aug 2024
A baguette with animated facial features, wearing a beret and holding a Paris Olympics 2024 flag (Credit: Getty Images)

Vive la Vegan: The race to meat-free Olympics food

The 2024 Olympic Games pledged to double the amount of plant-based food on offer. But prioritising planetary health alongside sporting prowess has been a balancing act.

9 Aug 2024
Future
12 Aug 2024
The front pages of the i and the Daily Telegraph

'Merci, Paris!' and 'lost respect for police'

The stories leading the papers on Monday include the Olympic closing ceremony in Paris and comments form the home secretary.

12 Aug 2024
The Papers
12 Aug 2024
A truck at the Cobre Panamá mine in Panama

Concerns over 'dangerous gases' at closed copper mine

A legal dispute over the facility in Panama has caused new environmental fears.

12 Aug 2024
Latin America
23 Jul 2024
British Army soldiers from Badger Squadron, The Royal Tank Regiment part of the 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team ride a Challenger 2 tank during Exercise Immediate Response as one component of NATO’s Exercise Steadfast Defender 2024, in Drawsko Pomorskie training area, Poland May 15, 2024

UK must be ready to fight war in three years, says Army head

General Walker used his first speech in his role to warn of threats posed by an "axis of upheaval".

23 Jul 2024
UK
31 Jul 2024
ByteDance logo seen on the outside of their Singapore offices

TikTok HQ staff hit by mass food poisoning incident

Singapore officials say they are investigating the incident, which hospitalised 57 people.

31 Jul 2024
Business
26 Jul 2024
a woman in a red cardigan looks at her phone

ChatGPT reveals search feature in Google challenge

OpenAI is working on adding new search powers to its artificial intelligence (AI) bot.

26 Jul 2024
5 Aug 2024
A female engineer in high viz protective clothing

London's newest electricity tunnel powers up

National Grid turns on the new underground transmission network linking Wimbledon to Crayford.

5 Aug 2024
13 Aug 2024
Elon Musk

Why is Elon Musk in a racism row with Scotland's ex-first minister?

A long-running feud, sparked by a misleading video clip, has led to personal jibes and claims of racism.

13 Aug 2024
Scotland Politics
1 Aug 2024
Smiling woman paying with card in shop and holding a brown paper bag

Interest rates cut... but don't expect more straight away

Rates have been cut, but the message from the Bank of England is not to expect more reductions immediately.

1 Aug 2024
Business
30 Jul 2024
Image of houses and factory in Svalbard (Credit: Getty Images)

The restaurant at the end of the world

When your restaurant is high in the Arctic Circle, and most ingredients have to come in on a boat or a plane, you have to get pretty creative with your fine dining.

30 Jul 2024
Future
23 Jul 2024
One of the rooms on display at the Museum of the Home

Exhibition explores East End lives through the ages

The Museum of Home in London says visitors requested to see "more diverse stories of home".

23 Jul 2024
London
30 Jul 2024
Violet sat in her room

'I cut phone screen time in half and life changed'

Violet, 14, now limits her screen time after spending up to 10 hours a day scrolling on her phone.

30 Jul 2024
West Yorkshire
22 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire Rural Community Council receiving the cheque

Rural residents to benefit from lottery funding

Those trying to get support in the countryside can struggle due to lack of digital access.

22 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire
Passengers wait at the Cancun International Airport after a worldwide tech outage caused flight delays

CrowdStrike IT outage affected 8.5 million Windows devices, Microsoft says

Businesses are slowly recovering after a massive IT meltdown, but experts warn of a second wave of disruption.

13 Aug 2024
The headline in the Daily Mail reads: Blood on their hands, while the headline in the Daily Telegraph reads: Starmer warns Iran: No attack on Israel

'Blood on their hands' and 'Starmer warns Iran'

Tuesday's papers cover the Nottingham attacker's medical history and tensions in the Middle East.

13 Aug 2024
The Papers
11 Aug 2024
Mr and Mrs Towle with You Tube famous dogs, Ellie and Emma

'YouTube dogs helped me through cancer treatment'

An RAF veteran is raising money for a canine companion to ease isolation during cancer treatment.

11 Aug 2024
Peterborough
6 Aug 2024
Huw Edwards in his blue Gorsedd of the Bards robe in 2022

Huw Edwards must lose honours now - abuse victim

Keith Hinchliffe, who was abused as a child, wants Huw Edwards immediately stripped of his honours.

6 Aug 2024
Wales
26 Jul 2024
A row of children's books

Residents to have their say on library service cuts

None of the county's 45 libraries will close but there will be changes if the plan is approved.

26 Jul 2024
Derby
28 Jul 2024
A row of green e-scooters

Police chief wants more e-scooter enforcement powers

Derbyshire Police's chief, Rachel Swann, wants to make it easier to identify and prosecute offenders.

28 Jul 2024
Derby
6 Aug 2024
Huw Edwards in his blue Gorsedd of the Bards robe in 2022

Huw Edwards must lose honours now - abuse victim

Keith Hinchliffe, who was abused as a child, wants Huw Edwards immediately stripped of his honours.

6 Aug 2024
Wales
26 Jul 2024
A row of children's books

Residents to have their say on library service cuts

None of the county's 45 libraries will close but there will be changes if the plan is approved.

26 Jul 2024
Derby
8 Aug 2024
Egg donor Yasmin Sharman sits in their living room smiling at the camera

Egg donors warned not to do it for the £986 cash

The compensation egg donors receive is rising, but they are being warned not to do it just for the money.

8 Aug 2024
2 Aug 2024
A Rolls-Royce worker looks on at a huge jet engine inside a factory

Rolls-Royce to give each worker £700 in shares

The reward to staff comes after the business, which makes jet engines, posted strong profits.

2 Aug 2024
Business
4 Aug 2024
Man holding a camera.

'Sign of the times' as 64-year-old news agency closes

Its retiring final writer says the internet and a decline in newspaper sales had made life harder.

4 Aug 2024
England
8 Aug 2024
The Bulgarian-born woman wanted by the FBI for orchestrating a $4.5bn cryptocurrency scam known as OneCoin

Fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’ hit by asset freeze

Ruja Ignatova is subject to a global freeze order which prevents her assets from being sold or moved.

8 Aug 2024
London
20 Jul 2024
A blue error screen can be seen on a checkout till at a supermarket in Australia. It is in the foreground, and behind it, a woman can be seen paying at another till.

Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage

Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites.

20 Jul 2024
Technology
12 Aug 2024
A photo montage of Trump's X account and Musk's X account

How Musk and Trump put aside their differences

The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side.

12 Aug 2024
US & Canada
17 Jul 2024
Virtual venue

Why Olympic venues are using digital twins

A peak inside both the real and virtual new Aquatic Centre built for the Paris Games.

17 Jul 2024
Technology
8 Aug 2024
The Bulgarian-born woman wanted by the FBI for orchestrating a $4.5bn cryptocurrency scam known as OneCoin

Fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’ hit by asset freeze

Ruja Ignatova is subject to a global freeze order which prevents her assets from being sold or moved.

8 Aug 2024
London
12 Aug 2024
A photo montage of Trump's X account and Musk's X account

How Musk and Trump put aside their differences

The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side.

12 Aug 2024
US & Canada
30 Jul 2024
A person closes the hood of a Tesla

Tesla faces recall over alerts for unlatched bonnet

More than 1.8 million cars are due to get a software fix, US safety regulators said.

30 Jul 2024
Business
24 Jul 2024
Selection of different coins in someone's hand, held above a purse

Cash-only spending in surprise jump as people budget

But young shoppers are far more likely to use their phones to pay for things, despite stretched budgets.

24 Jul 2024
Business
3 Aug 2024
Tick being removed with tweezers (Credit: Alamy)

Why Lyme disease can be so hard to diagnose

Climate change is contributing to the global rise of Lyme disease. But many physicians are struggling to recognise its symptoms.

3 Aug 2024
Future
4 Aug 2024
A man looking at a letter from HMRC

Error and fraud in business tax schemes cost £4.1bn

HMRC says billions have been lost through tax schemes designed to encourage research and development.

4 Aug 2024
Business
19 Jul 2024
Samira Hussain

'My boarding pass and luggage tags were filled in manually'

The BBC's Samira Hussain is in Delhi, trying to catch a flight to go on holiday with her family.

19 Jul 2024
Technology
20 Jul 2024
people at Melbourne airport

CrowdStrike IT outage affected 8.5 million Windows devices, Microsoft says

It’s the first time that a number has been put on the glitch that is still causing problems around the world.

20 Jul 2024
Technology
26 Jul 2024
Sheikh Hasina was photographed crying over a metro station destroyed during anti-government protests

Scorn as Bangladesh PM weeps at train station damage

Many said she did not appear to express the same level of sympathy towards those who had died.

26 Jul 2024
Asia
3 Aug 2024
Tick being removed with tweezers (Credit: Alamy)

Why Lyme disease can be so hard to diagnose

Climate change is contributing to the global rise of Lyme disease. But many physicians are struggling to recognise its symptoms.

3 Aug 2024
Future
24 Jul 2024
Selection of different coins in someone's hand, held above a purse

Cash-only spending in surprise jump as people budget

But young shoppers are far more likely to use their phones to pay for things, despite stretched budgets.

24 Jul 2024
Business
20 Jul 2024
Rob Pearson

Drones can 'complement' traditional farming methods

Norfolk farmer Jeremy Buxton says he has started to use drones after seeing them on television.

20 Jul 2024
Norfolk
25 Jul 2024
Worcester residents take part in falls training

Martial arts moves helping older people fall safely

The University of Worcester is looking at steps older people can take to reduce the chance of serious falls.

25 Jul 2024
Hereford & Worcester
19 Jul 2024
Samira Hussain

'My boarding pass and luggage tags were filled in manually'

The BBC's Samira Hussain is in Delhi, trying to catch a flight to go on holiday with her family.

19 Jul 2024
Technology
2 Aug 2024
A black flag blows in the wind. It bears the slogan 'woke-free zone'. The words sit in a red and white octagon

Firm told 'woke free zone' flag needs planning consent

Flown outside shop Net World Sports, its owner says a 'cloak of wokeness' has taken over society.

2 Aug 2024
Wales
22 Jul 2024
An emergency services call handler sitting at a desk with a headset on taking a call

BT fined millions for failing to connect 999 calls

The telecoms firm was found to be ill-prepared after an IT error affected "life and death" services.

22 Jul 2024
Business
1 Aug 2024
Close-up of unidentified woman opening mail containing new credit card

US hints at September interest rate cut

The chair of the US central bank says a cut could be on the table as soon as the next meeting in September.

1 Aug 2024
Business
9 hrs ago
A boy in a grey hat and a stripy navy jumper sits beside a lady in a black and white dress and a black hijab. They are both holding an orange pencil and writing. They are in a classroom sitting at a yellow table with yellow seats and red blinds behind them

How did the pandemic impact babies starting school as children now?

Aqil and his twin were eight weeks old when lockdown hit - both are starting school with speech and language needs.

9 hrs ago
England
19 Jul 2024
Man looks at Microsoft Blue Screen of Death on desktop while talking on the phone

How a single IT update caused global havoc

Friday's IT outage is a poignant reminder of how reliant the world has become on devices managed remotely by huge firms.

19 Jul 2024
Technology
24 Jul 2024
Tourists use umbrellas and protective clothing to shade from the sun at Tiananmen Square as the city temperature reaches 40C on Beijing, China.

World breaks hottest day record twice in a week

The global average temperature broke a record set in 2023, partly driven by heat in Antarctica.

24 Jul 2024
Climate
19 Jul 2024
Robot dispenser at work

IT girl 'Amanda' powers on despite global outage

New recruit keeps calm and carries on in Peterborough as systems are affected around the globe.

19 Jul 2024
Peterborough
13 Aug 2024
Alan from Macclesfield standing in the pothole he found

Potholes are drivers' biggest bugbear, RAC finds

Punctures, wheel damage and broken suspension springs are the most common damage, finds survey.

13 Aug 2024
Business
20 Jul 2024
A United Airlines employee stands in front of a monitor showing an error message

IT outage exposes fragility of tech infrastructure

Ultimately, when systems wobble, there is little that can be done - except wait for a fix.

20 Jul 2024
Technology
31 Jul 2024
A taxi light

Taxi drivers could be made to accept card payments

Some drivers are concerned about cash flow problems when waiting for payments to arrive.

31 Jul 2024
Sussex
6 Aug 2024
Neil Basu was in charge of counter-terrorism at the Metropolitan Police from 2018 to 2021

Ex-police chief likens riots to terrorism

Neil Basu says the current wave of violence has been triggered by “lies spread through social media".

6 Aug 2024
UK
19 Jul 2024
Two US Air Force F-16 combat jets fly side by side over the desert, one white and red, the other combat grey

What will future aerial dogfights look like?

AI with dogfighting ability is being developed by the UK and US air forces.

19 Jul 2024
Technology
31 Jul 2024
A taxi light

Taxi drivers could be made to accept card payments

Some drivers are concerned about cash flow problems when waiting for payments to arrive.

31 Jul 2024
Sussex
22 Jul 2024
Sunlight shining into an ocean cave

Oxygen discovery defies knowledge of the deep ocean

The discovery that lumps of metal on the seafloor produce oxygen raises questions over plans to mine the deep ocean.

22 Jul 2024
Science & Environment
20 Jul 2024
A United Airlines employee stands in front of a monitor showing an error message

IT outage exposes fragility of tech infrastructure

Ultimately, when systems wobble, there is little that can be done - except wait for a fix.

20 Jul 2024
Technology
29 Jul 2024
A lady on the phone

Crackdown on scam calls imitating UK phone numbers

The regulator says new rules will help prevent millions of people falling victim to phone fraud.

29 Jul 2024
Business
25 Jul 2024
Bogeyman

Ukraine thrown into war's bleak future as drones open new battlefront

On the front line, drones are killing hundreds every day - showing the world a new kind of high-tech war.

25 Jul 2024
Europe
31 Jul 2024
A worker prepares packages at an Amazon same-day delivery fulfillment center on Prime Day in the Bronx borough of New York, US, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Amazon responsible for product recalls, says US

US regulators have ruled that Amazon is responsible for handling recalls of products sold on its site.

31 Jul 2024
Business
24 Jul 2024
The ECSAT building, a five-storey rectangular building. The circular Diamond Light Source building is in the foreground.

Space agency increases jobs at satellite lab

The UK and European space agencies announced a plan  during the Farnborough International Airshow.

24 Jul 2024
Oxford
24 Jul 2024
Glass is filled with water from a tap

Water firm told to improve on pollution record

The Environment Agency says Yorkshire Water had five serious pollution incidents in 2023.

24 Jul 2024
England
18 Jul 2024
Doctor pointing to model showing baby in womb (Credit: Getty Images)

The imitation placenta that could save lives

Artificial placentas and wombs could save the lives of premature babies, but what ethical considerations must be addressed before human trials begin?

18 Jul 2024
Future
3 Aug 2024
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka reacts after missing a chance during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal

Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams

Thousands of young people were tricked by football ticket scams last season, Lloyds Bank estimates.

3 Aug 2024
Business
19 Jul 2024
South Korea's Olympic archery tech

The high-tech robots behind South Korea's archery success

Ahead of the Paris Games, we find out how one country has managed to win eight of the last nine gold medals.

19 Jul 2024
Sport
18 Jul 2024
Infosys Ltd. employees walk past the K. Dinesh Communication Design Center at the company's campus in Electronics City in Bangalore, India, on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Infosys is India's No. 2 software exporter. Photographer: Sanjit Das/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Backlash against job quotas for locals in India's IT hub

The Karnataka cabinet recently approved a bill that mandated quotas for locals in private sector jobs.

18 Jul 2024
Asia
1 Aug 2024
A close up of Daniel Kretinsky in a suit and tie stood in front of a grey wall

Royal Mail bid faces probe on potential Russia links

Billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's takeover will be investigated under the National Security and Investment Act.

1 Aug 2024
Business
30 Jul 2024
Air New Zealand plane.

Air NZ becomes first big carrier to drop climate goal

The airline blamed difficulties securing more efficient aircraft and sustainable jet fuel.

30 Jul 2024
Business
23 Jul 2024
Roadworks at Derby's Spider Island

Major work at busy city roundabout nearly complete

The city council said the traffic lights at Spider Island had not been replaced for about 20 years.

23 Jul 2024
Derby
24 Jul 2024
MrBeast pictured with Ava Kris Tyson at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. MrBeast has short brown hair and a short beard and wears a white overshirt over black T-shirt. Ava has shoulder-length brown hair parted to the side and wears a pink shirt.

MrBeast co-host quits after grooming allegations

Ava Kris Tyson denies allegations of grooming over messages sent to a minor eight years ago.

24 Jul 2024
Newsbeat
5 Aug 2024
Image of residents' feet and brooms as they clean up a Middlesborough street affected by the riots in the UK

UK violence will 'leave a scar' on High Streets

The chair of the Federation of Small Businesses said that damage caused would take "months" to put right.

5 Aug 2024
Business
19 Jul 2024
AirAsia airline international flights passengers line up to check in during a global technical outage at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, 19 July 2024.

CrowdStrike and Microsoft: What we know about global IT outage

A mass IT outage has caused chaos around the world, with major airlines among the victims.

19 Jul 2024
Technology
19 Jul 2024
AirAsia airline international flights passengers line up to check in during a global technical outage at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, 19 July 2024.

CrowdStrike and Microsoft: What we know about global IT outage

A mass IT outage has caused chaos around the world, with major airlines among the victims.

19 Jul 2024
Technology
28 Jul 2024
Front pages of Sunday Mirror and Sunday Times

'Council house revolution' and '£20bn black hole'

Headlines include Labour pledging to kickstart home building and a reported shortfall in public finances.

28 Jul 2024
The Papers
23 Jul 2024
 Influencer Andrew Tate talks to media in Romania

Influencers driving extreme misogyny, say police

A new report by senior police says violence against women and girls has become a "national emergency".

23 Jul 2024
Technology
24 Jul 2024
Close up of a pothole on street

£50m a year needed to repair county roads

The average spend on road repairs is only a third of that needed to keep them in "optimum condition".

24 Jul 2024
Suffolk
22 Jul 2024
Taylor Winyard, Charlotte Irving and Jessica Goddard

Record-breaking Scot is first to row Pacific and Atlantic

Taylor Winyard was part of the all-women team who smashed the record for rowing across the Pacific Ocean.

22 Jul 2024
South Scotland
27 Jul 2024
Niambh wearing an orange home Armagh jersey beside orange and white bunting outside her home

The Armagh fans travelling the globe for final glory

Supporters have come from far and wide in the dream of winning a second All-Ireland title.

27 Jul 2024
Northern Ireland
23 Jul 2024
A ribbon cutting ceremony at a refurbished library in Sussex

Council spends £8.2m to reduce its carbon footprint

New heat pumps, solar panels and insulation are saving 200 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere.

23 Jul 2024
Sussex
27 Jul 2024
Jamie Smith

Smith's 95 puts England on top in third Test

Jamie Smith’s dazzling 95 helps England seize control of the third Test against West Indies on a compelling second day at Edgbaston.

27 Jul 2024
Cricket
24 Jul 2024
A woman in a blue hair net wearing a pink coat and blue gloves inspects a glass bottle on a factory production line

Grant scheme opens for food and drink manufacturing

Manufacturers will be able to apply for funding out of a £46m pot set up by the economy minister.

24 Jul 2024
Northern Ireland
22 Jul 2024
Two people sit in deck chairs surrounded by water (Credit: Getty Images)

Why you are probably sitting for too long

Sitting down is ingrained in most peoples' days. But staying sedentary for too long can increase the risk of serious health conditions like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

22 Jul 2024
Future
26 Jul 2024
Teenagers Courtney, Ffion and Grace on their mobile phones

Most children don't tell family about online life

Concerns about sites and apps like Snapchat, YouTube and Roblox are highlighted in a survey.

26 Jul 2024
Wales
26 Jul 2024
Woman with a speaker in a green top at a protest outside a university

Government delays university free-speech fines

Powers for universities to be fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech have been put on hold.

26 Jul 2024
Family & Education
23 Jul 2024
Lost signal screen from the livesteam

Lessons to be learnt from royal tech issues - firm

Firm says demand for the livestream of the royal visit to Guernsey was higher than expected.

23 Jul 2024
Guernsey
4 Aug 2024
Sign with an arrow for Pizza Hut on the left and the KFC Colonel logo on the right

Why are there so many fast-food offers on?

Companies are targeting thrifty customers with low-price deals, but health experts are concerned.

4 Aug 2024
Business
1 Aug 2024
Kim Yeji preparing for the Women's 10m Air Pistol Final at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Credit: Getty Images)

The sports where women outperform men

From ultrarunning to shooting sports, in some competitions women have the edge.

1 Aug 2024
Future
1 Aug 2024
Woman in floral sleeveless top looks in estate agent window at rows of listings

First-time buyers spending almost 40% of pay on mortgages

The Nationwide says first-time buyers are spending more take-home pay on mortgage repayments.

1 Aug 2024
Business
24 Jul 2024
Soldiers with a tank during a training exercise in Longmoor, Hampshire in 2022

PM agrees with Army chief's warning of 'volatile' world

Gen Sir Roland Walker says the country must be ready to fight a war in three years.

24 Jul 2024
26 Jul 2024
Flooding in Hastings town centre

£90m fine due to low investment says water boss

Lawrence Gosden says the firm is investing heavily to stop sewage overflows and reduce leaks.

26 Jul 2024
Sussex
1 Aug 2024
Kim Yeji preparing for the Women's 10m Air Pistol Final at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Credit: Getty Images)

The sports where women outperform men

From ultrarunning to shooting sports, in some competitions women have the edge.

1 Aug 2024
Future
30 Jul 2024
A person holds a McDonald's burger

McDonald's to 'rethink' prices after sales fall

Sales at the fast food giant slip 1% as cost-conscious customers spend less.

30 Jul 2024
Business
31 Jul 2024
Kelly Ortberg stands by a row of computers at the Rockwell Collins production facility in 2016

Troubled Boeing names new boss for 'next chapter'

The announcement comes as the firm is working to repair its reputation and financial woes.

31 Jul 2024
Business
4 Aug 2024
A person presses a button on an energy meter in a home

'Desperation' behind sharp rise in energy theft

Reports of gas and electricity theft has gone up by nearly 50%, a fuel poverty charity says.

4 Aug 2024
Business
26 Jul 2024
Nick Mannion, leader of Cheshire East Council

New council leader expects 'tough challenges'

A council's new leader says he expects to make decisions that "will not be popular".

26 Jul 2024
Manchester
27 Jul 2024
Nick Freeman stands in a carpark wearing a suit and blue tie

Dart Charge fine regulations 'must be changed'

A traffic law expert says fines for unpaid Dartford Crossings should be issued within a fortnight.

27 Jul 2024
England
16 Jul 2024
People walk past a Microsoft store in New York

Microsoft's hire of start-up staff probed as possible merger

If the CMA finds there has been a 'merger' between Microsoft and Inflection, it will investigate further.

16 Jul 2024
Technology
22 Jul 2024
Information screen informs train travellers of global IT outage.

'Significant number' of devices fixed - CrowdStrike

Cybersecurity firm behind global outage says it continues to focus on restoring all impacted computers.

22 Jul 2024
Business
1 Aug 2024
Illustration of a man drinking from a bottle (Credit: Serenity Strull/Getty Images/BBC)

How male drinking affects babies

A father's alcohol consumption has long been overshadowed by the focus on what a mother drinks. But that could be about to change following new research.

1 Aug 2024
Future
16 Jul 2024
People walk past a Microsoft store in New York

Microsoft's hire of start-up staff probed as possible merger

If the CMA finds there has been a 'merger' between Microsoft and Inflection, it will investigate further.

16 Jul 2024
Technology
30 Jul 2024
Rachel Reeves at the House of Commons despatch box on Monday 29 Juloy 2024 as she unveils her spending audit

'Bean counters' get their revenge, as Reeves unveils spending audit

Experts and officials look like they will get more of a hearing than under the last government.

30 Jul 2024
Business
17 Jul 2024
A selection of dumbphones

Would you ditch a smartphone for a 'dumbphone'?

Could we be seeing the return of the ‘dumbphone’?

17 Jul 2024
Innovation
19 Jul 2024
A Mercedes team member, whose shirt bears the logo of team sponsor Crowdstrike, looks on as Windows error screens are seen

CrowdStrike says IT problems will take time to fix

Experts say the manual fix required means it could take days for big organisations to get back to normal.

19 Jul 2024
Technology
6 Aug 2024
Aerial photograph of Thammasat University Rooftop Farm (Credit: Landprocess)

The huge rooftop rice terraces holding back floods

Parks, roofs and riverbanks mimicking the long-used agricultural form are helping Asian cities absorb, hold and purify rainwater.

6 Aug 2024
Future
26 Jul 2024
Volodymyr Zelensky and an F-16

Ukraine's hopes and challenges after long wait for F-16s

Russia intends to destroy dozens of US-built warplanes as soon as they arrive in Ukraine.

26 Jul 2024
Europe
2 Aug 2024
James, 25, with blonde hair wearing a cream T-shirt is smiling at the camera in front of row of records

'I'm 25 and living with my parents. Rate cut may help'

The first fall in interest rates for four years is a boost for some but is not enough for others.

2 Aug 2024
Business
29 Jul 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives with Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni for a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse

Meloni meets Xi as Italy vows to 'relaunch' ties with China

Ms Meloni last year removed Italy from President Xi Jinping's signature Belt and Road Initiative.

29 Jul 2024
Business
24 Jul 2024
Foreign Secretary David Lammy shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Lammy aims to reset UK-India ties with early trip

The foreign secretary wants to boost relations amid instability among American and European allies.

24 Jul 2024
Asia
31 Jul 2024
Woman taking 1950s TV dinner out of freezer (Credit: Getty Images)

Should you eat in front of the TV?

With so many great shows and films to watch on television these days, it is tempting to catch up while eating. But is a TV dinner really a good idea?

31 Jul 2024
Future
2 Aug 2024
James, 25, with blonde hair wearing a cream T-shirt is smiling at the camera in front of row of records

'I'm 25 and living with my parents. Rate cut may help'

The first fall in interest rates for four years is a boost for some but is not enough for others.

2 Aug 2024
Business
24 Jul 2024
Nicholas Longo

Why tech bros are turning to Trump

The Republican presidential candidate is forging new alliances as his campaign gains momentum.

24 Jul 2024
Business
19 Jul 2024
A woman takes pictures of an announcement about the Microsoft outage at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China

Watch: Blue screens, queues and airport delays worldwide

Many flights have been grounded, with huge queues and delays at airports all over the world.

19 Jul 2024
World
23 Jul 2024
A close up of green seedlings growing inside a vertical farm

Is vertical farming the future of food production?

The system uses artificial light to grow crops in biosecure units instead of out on open fields.

23 Jul 2024
England
26 Jul 2024
Daily Telegraph and the Guardian

Potential 'autumn tax raid' after '£20bn hole in public finances'

A mix of stories lead Friday's papers, including a look ahead to a big speech by the chancellor on Monday.

26 Jul 2024
The Papers
5 Aug 2024
People toasting their pints of beer

Can 24-hour drinking zones transform a city?

Montreal is planning to allow bars and clubs to stay open all night, but opinions are mixed.

5 Aug 2024
20 Jul 2024
Queues at Mexico City International Airport

Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos

The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies.

20 Jul 2024
Technology
16 Jul 2024
Mickey and Minnie Mouse life-sized characters waving.

Disney investigating massive leak of internal messages

A hacking group says it has leaked internal data from the media giant to protest its use of AI.

16 Jul 2024
Technology
26 Jul 2024
Daily Telegraph and the Guardian

Potential 'autumn tax raid' after '£20bn hole in public finances'

A mix of stories lead Friday's papers, including a look ahead to a big speech by the chancellor on Monday.

26 Jul 2024
The Papers
18 Jul 2024
Fawley Refinery and Petrochemical Complex is pictured from the window of an aeroplane, many buildings can be seen and smoke pouring from chimneys at the complex

Plan to store carbon under the English Channel

Exxon Mobil seeks approval for the Solent CO2 Pipeline Project, which it says will reduce carbon emissions.

18 Jul 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
22 Jul 2024
Xander Schaufelle looks at the Claret Jug

'Schauffele passes ultimate examination in classic Open'

The 152nd Open should be remembered as a classic, writes BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter.

22 Jul 2024
Golf
3 days ago
Chancellor Rachel Reeves wearing a dark green suit jacket, sitting alongside Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wearing a white shirt during the general election campaign

What taxes might be raised in the Budget?

The government says taxes will have to rise to fix the public finances - but which ones could go up?

3 days ago
Business
24 Jul 2024
French soldiers walk in Paris holding guns with the Eiffell Tower in the background displaying the Olympic games logo

As the Olympics nears, Paris puts 75,000 troops on the streets

A huge security operation is under way, with street closures and anti-drone squads across the city.

24 Jul 2024
Europe
16 Jul 2024
A green computer chip attached to a large copper coloured fixture with two men, both wearing gloves, working on it

'Pivotal' quantum computing chip unveiled

Oxford Ionics claim to have created the first quantum chip of its kind that could be mass-produced.

16 Jul 2024
Oxford
28 Jul 2024
Tommy Robinson supporters in Trafalgar Square

Thousands join Tommy Robinson march in London

Police said a major operation was in place to "keep the peace" between protesters and counter-protesters.

28 Jul 2024
London
27 Jul 2024
The words 'John Lewis' in large white letters on a black shop front

John Lewis allowed to build homes for first time

The department store is pushing to build rental flats as it looks for new ways to bring in money.

27 Jul 2024
London
18 Jul 2024
Workers in a Zoom meeting

Can we make work meetings more bearable?

The providers of video meetings software are now offering AI tools that help the participants.

18 Jul 2024
Business
17 Jul 2024
The interior garden of the Shiseido Forest Valley (Credit: Alamy)

The world's 'smartest cities' for 2024

The BBC speaks to residents in five of the top-ranked cities in the Smart Cities Index 2024 to understand which features are making the most impact to their lives.

17 Jul 2024
Travel
31 Jul 2024
Rachel Reeves stands in front of a red wall at a press conference

We'll have to increase taxes, says Reeves

The chancellor says she will have to raise money through tax after claims of a £22bn hole in the public purse.

31 Jul 2024
Business
28 Jul 2024
Tommy Robinson supporters in Trafalgar Square

Thousands join Tommy Robinson march in London

Police said a major operation was in place to "keep the peace" between protesters and counter-protesters.

28 Jul 2024
London
27 Jul 2024
The words 'John Lewis' in large white letters on a black shop front

John Lewis allowed to build homes for first time

The department store is pushing to build rental flats as it looks for new ways to bring in money.

27 Jul 2024
London
25 Jul 2024
The Daily Express and Daily Mail front pages next to each other

Soldier stabbed in 'frenzy' and no plans for new 1p or 2p coins

A mix of stories make Thursday's papers - including the knife attack on an Army officer in Kent.

25 Jul 2024
The Papers
20 Jul 2024
A close-up of a domestic smoke alarm on a white ceiling in a lit room with instruction of use on it

Fire service to limit automatic alarm callouts

Oxfordshire service will only respond to high-risk buildings unless a fire has been confirmed.

20 Jul 2024
Oxford
17 Jul 2024
Hackney Town Hall

Council criticised by regulator over cyber attack

The council did not protect data belonging to thousands of residents, the regulator says.

17 Jul 2024
London
30 Jul 2024
Subpostmasters stand holding a large sign calling for justice

Wrongly convicted postmasters set for immediate £200k

New scheme offers immediate redress to those impaced by the Post Office scandal.

30 Jul 2024
Business
20 Jul 2024
Nick Wilson in his RockClimber chair

Wheelchair adventurer completes Yr Wyddfa climb

Nick Wilson dedicates his feat to his father, who died in June.

20 Jul 2024
Disability
19 Jul 2024
Lucas di Grassi leads a train of Formula E cars on track in Portland

Has Formula E's electric racing lived up to the hype?

As the 10th season of Formula E concludes in London this weekend, BBC Sport looks at what impact the all-electric racing series has had on motorsport.

19 Jul 2024
Motorsport
19 Jul 2024
The front of a Greater Anglia train waiting at a platform

Mass It outage impacts some train services and GPs

Some electronic barriers are not working at railway stations, while football ticketing is also hit.

19 Jul 2024
England
23 Jul 2024
Mali Hill sat in an airport in Gran Canaria after being stuck in Spain for three days waiting for a flight to take her back to Cardiff

Tui passengers stuck for days as flight cancelled

About 200 passengers destined for Cardiff have been trapped in Spain for days after cancellations.

23 Jul 2024
Wales
25 Jul 2024
 Woman's hands using laptop at office desk

Warning after spike in cyber-attacks

Authorities warn organisations to take extra measures after a rise in phishing attacks.

25 Jul 2024
Guernsey
3 Aug 2024
A cartoon image of a man with a moustache wearing green dungarees and matching baseball cap cradling a giant tomato. His expression looks a bit sad as he gazes at the mis-shapen but impressively large produce.

'Dead reyt': The love letter to Yorkshire making gamers cry laughing

Thank Goodness You’re Here!, made by two friends from Barnsley, is causing a stir among gamers.

3 Aug 2024
England
26 Jul 2024
Rachel Reeves sits at a desk with empty chairs beside her. She's leaning forward and appears to be listening and is holding a piece of A4 paper

Reeves set to reveal public finance shortfall of billions

The chancellor will unveil a public spending hole on Monday, which speculation suggests could hit £20bn.

26 Jul 2024
Business
17 Jul 2024
Hands hold up a letter Q painted with the US flag (Credit: Getty Images)

The anatomy of a 'conspiracy loop'

Researchers say they understand how fake claims and wild theories surface – and then take hold. But can anything be done about them?

17 Jul 2024
Future
21 Jul 2024
Two homeless people sleeping on a stone bench

Why homeless people are being tracked around London

The participants were each given a tracker to show their movements over a six month period.

21 Jul 2024
28 Jul 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves with the City of London skyline behind her and an overcast sky

Rachel Reeves' promise to be honest is a risky move

Monday's plan seems to be part of a process leading to tax rises in the Autumn Budget.

28 Jul 2024
21 Jul 2024
Kellie Dingwall

Accessibility brings disabled gamers a sense of community

Greater accessibility in game development is opening the genre to more people with disabilities.

21 Jul 2024
Scotland
21 Jul 2024
Ian and Jan Ball posing for a photo in a university frame

Teachers get unexpected honorary degree upgrade

Jan Ball says it is a "wonderful turn of events" to receive an honorary bachelor of education degree.

21 Jul 2024
England
16 Jul 2024
Stock image of cyber security.

Russia antivirus firm Kaspersky quits US after ban

The move comes after sales and distribution of its products were banned by the Biden administration.

16 Jul 2024
Business
16 Jul 2024
A large hospital building is in the background, there is a sign that states it is Hull Royal Infirmary

Hospitals will use AI to speed up patient care

Bosses are implementing a raft of measures to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.

16 Jul 2024
England
16 Jul 2024
A convention attendee stands in front of a screen displaying a CPU-controlled character in a 3D environment. The man in front of the screen is leaning over a keyboard. A sign above the screen reads "bring characters to life with on-device AI models".

How AI is fuelling uncertainty for game developers

In a struggling games industry AI has been hailed as a possible saviour. But not everyone's convinced.

16 Jul 2024
26 Jul 2024
A front-shot of Gilly Bachelor while being interviewed

Village 'back in the 1970s' as internet goes down

Residents in Brewood are without internet for two days after 1,200m of cable was damaged.

26 Jul 2024
Stoke & Staffordshire
23 Jul 2024
File picture of logo of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical displayed on smartphone.

Japan drugmaker bosses quit as firm probes deaths

President and chairman of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical resign as investigation into dozens of deaths continues.

23 Jul 2024
Asia
22 Jul 2024
Stefan Westmann (Credit: BBC Archive)

'He was after my life': WW1 soldier's confession

World War One broke out on 28 July, 1914. Fifty years later, one of the German soldiers, Stefan Westmann, told the BBC about his experiences fighting in the conflict.

22 Jul 2024
Culture
24 Jul 2024
An injured protester is rushed to hospital after a clash with police and Awami League supporters at the Rampura area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 18, 2024

Drenched in blood - how Bangladesh protests turned deadly

At least 150 people have been killed - some of those caught up in the bloodshed describe what happened.

24 Jul 2024
Asia
24 Jul 2024
An injured protester is rushed to hospital after a clash with police and Awami League supporters at the Rampura area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 18, 2024

Drenched in blood - how Bangladesh protests turned deadly

At least 150 people have been killed - some of those caught up in the bloodshed describe what happened.

24 Jul 2024
Asia
22 Jul 2024
Stefan Westmann (Credit: BBC Archive)

'He was after my life': WW1 soldier's confession

World War One broke out on 28 July, 1914. Fifty years later, one of the German soldiers, Stefan Westmann, told the BBC about his experiences fighting in the conflict.

22 Jul 2024
Culture
26 Jun 2024
Elderly residents at a sheltered housing facility

Technology research project for elderly launched

The results of the trial project will shape East Sussex County Council’s adult social care services.

26 Jun 2024
19 Jul 2024
A hooded figure types on a laptop, wearing gloves, as green numbers flash over the screen

Boy, 17, arrested in FBI cyber crime operation

A 17-year-old from Walsall was arrested in connection with a global cyber crime group, police say.

19 Jul 2024
Birmingham & Black Country
18 Jul 2024
An old building, with four floors. Roughly 25 people are gathered on the balcony of the building, they are cheering

Newspaper building restored for 100th anniversary

The Observer Building was derelict from 1985 until 2019, when it was bought by a community group.

18 Jul 2024
Sussex
19 Jul 2024
Picture of doctor taking a woman's blood pressure

GPs, airports and banks in UK hit by IT outage

Some GP practices are struggling to access their records systems, which include online bookings.

19 Jul 2024
Health
18 Jul 2024

Why small problems are troubling an American giant

Earlier this year, a Boeing aircraft's door plug fell out in flight – all because crucial bolts were missing. The incident shows why simple failures often signal larger problems.

18 Jul 2024
Future
19 Jul 2024
Dr Jess Harvey

Doctor calls for kindness during IT outage

Dr Jess Harvey says NHS staff are having "a hell of a day" coping without access to digital records.

19 Jul 2024
25 Jul 2024
John Levesley holding up his phone taking a photo. He is wearing a black cap and blue t-shirt and has tattoos on his neck and arms.

Man quits binge-drinking to capture Hull's beauty

A man has amassed more than 20,000 followers by celebrating his city on social media.

25 Jul 2024
Hull & East Yorkshire
2 Aug 2024
Family holding hands walking on a housing estate with flowers dotted around

'Important moment' as interest rates cut to 5%

The Bank of England cuts borrowing costs from 5.25% to 5% in the first drop for more than four years.

2 Aug 2024
Business
21 Jul 2024
A green computer chip attached to a large copper coloured fixture with two men, both wearing gloves, working on it

Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A story about a new quantum computer chip was among our most read articles this week in Oxfordshire.

21 Jul 2024
Oxford
24 Jul 2024
A Louis Vuitton GO-14 handbag.

Luxury brands suffer as Chinese shoppers hold back

LVMH, the world's biggest luxury group, saw sales in Asia fall 14% in the second quarter of 2024.

24 Jul 2024
Business
25 Jul 2024
Man holding British coins

No new coins ordered by the Treasury this year

The Treasury has denied that coppers will be scrapped completely but none will be minted in 2024.

25 Jul 2024
18 Jul 2024
The fantasy author George R.R Martin

Game of Thrones author says he was snubbed for Glasgow event

Organisers of WorldCon sci-fi convention have said the author is still welcome.

18 Jul 2024
Glasgow & West Scotland
28 Jul 2024
Alice Read reaches for the water as she windsurfs (Credit: Max Miechowski)

What lurks beneath Olympic waters?

British windsurfers, sailors and rowers have been helping in the fight against invasive species – showing big sporting events like the Olympics can leave a legacy of biodiversity.

28 Jul 2024
Future
26 Jul 2024
Young man wearing a blue striped T-shirt filling a car with petrol

Drivers 'ripped off' by fuel prices, warns watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority says poor competition cost British motorists £1.6bn last year.

26 Jul 2024
Business
19 Jul 2024
Inside of a library with a man perusing a tome

Library changes as council looks to balance books

Opening hours will be reduced at all but two libraries and other changes are proposed.

19 Jul 2024
Derby
29 Jul 2024
British athlete Ernie Harper crosses the finish line of the 1924 Paris Olympics cross-country race (Credit: Getty Images)

How heat transformed the Olympics in 100 years

From time in saunas to turning off fans, athletes have been bracing for extreme heat at the Olympics.

29 Jul 2024
Future
24 Jul 2024
A man looks happy while looking at this bills

Mortgage rate hopes as one lender offers below 4%

Lenders have been lowering their rates ahead of a hoped-for interest rate cut in August.

24 Jul 2024
Business
26 Jun 2024
Tidal kites: New technology harnessing ocean energy

Tidal kites: New technology harnessing ocean energy

These mechanical creatures lurk beneath the water's surface and power homes in the Faroe Islands.

26 Jun 2024
Climate solutions
20 Jul 2024
A passenger jet seen taking off against a blue sky

Airports set to be busy after IT outages

Airports say their systems are working but that journeys could be hit by delays and cancellations.

20 Jul 2024
UK
28 Jul 2024
A picture of Kevin Hylton who works as a crane operator

'I was wrongly told to pay back £13,000 in benefits'

The government has overpaid some benefits and clawed them back, leaving claimants under pressure.

28 Jul 2024
Business
16 Jul 2024
Donald Trump with blood on his face holding up his fist to crowd after an assassination attempt

Truth Social shares surge after Trump shooting

Analysts say traders see the shooting as improving Mr Trump's chances of returning to the White House.

16 Jul 2024
Business
30 Jul 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves getting out of a car

Reeves defends move to restrict winter fuel payments

The chancellor tells the BBC she "had to act" to "fix the mess" in public finances.

30 Jul 2024
Business
25 Jul 2024
Baby being fed in MK Hospital neonatal unit

'Our baby unit was so small I had to wear ear plugs'

Will a review of the 2030 building programme impact plans for a new hospital in Milton Keynes?

25 Jul 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
19 Jul 2024
The Red Arrows on the tarmac at RAF Fairford, with a pilot walking in front of them holding two backpacks

Air Tattoo attendees soak up the sun on day one

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) gets off to a flying start.

19 Jul 2024
England
19 Jul 2024
A woman with blonde hair and wearing a black medical uniform taking prescription drug boxes from one of the fifth row of shelves

IT outage hit healthcare services

A global failure has affected hospitals and GP surgeries across Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.

19 Jul 2024
England
25 Jul 2024
A ramp agent directs a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 airplane in to a gate at Baltimore-Washington Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, Maryland, US, on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Southwest scraps unassigned seating after 50 years

Airline's chief says it must "unlock new sources of revenue" after profits tumbled almost 50% in last quarter.

25 Jul 2024
US & Canada
15 Jul 2024
Members of the Kent Archaeological Society on a dig

Archaeologists uncover signs of prehistoric life

The Kent Archaeological Society has unearthed evidence of a community from up to 3,000 years ago.

15 Jul 2024
Kent
20 Jul 2024
A stock image of a GP showing a patient a paper prescription.

NHS warns of GP disruption next week after IT outage

Healthcare IT systems are coming back online - but GPs face a growing appointments backlog.

20 Jul 2024
Health
29 Jul 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves standing at a lectern with a HM Treasury sign on the front

Reeves set to axe projects to plug budget shortfall

Chancellor to say previous government covered up shortfalls, but the Tories say she is paving way for tax rises.

29 Jul 2024
Business
25 Jul 2024
A crowd gathers as a ribbon is prepared to be cut outside Minster Exchange in Cheltenham

'Innovative' £9.27m shared workspace opens in town

The Minster Exchange is a key part of Cheltenham Borough Council’s cyber vision for the town.

25 Jul 2024
25 Jul 2024
Greg Clark wearing a suit and glasses, walking down a street in London

Ex-minister brands Post Office cases 'corrupt'

Management culture was "insensitive and dismissive to the point of abject rudeness", Greg Clark says.

25 Jul 2024
Business
19 Jul 2024
Katie Price and son Harvey smiling at the camera

Katie Price among parents hit by funding cut

The TV star's eldest child is among many faced with having to leave a specialist college.

19 Jul 2024
27 Jul 2024
Oyem Ering, an indigenous farmer strokes a mithun in Mirem, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Credit: Millo Ankha)

The simple solution saving Himalayan sacred cattle

"Living fences" are helping protect Himalayan sacred cattle from deforestation and climate change

27 Jul 2024
Future
13 Jul 2024
A woman using the Vision Pro headset inside an Apple store. It looks like a sleek, shiny, curvy, futuristic pair of goggles strapped to her face. You'd almost say it looks cool.

As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?

As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market?

13 Jul 2024
Technology
12 Jul 2024
A middle-aged white man talking at an event in London

Pioneering British AI chip designer bought by Japanese firm

Graphcore was once considered one of the country's most promising start-ups, with a £2bn valuation.

12 Jul 2024
Technology
22 Jul 2024
The former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi

Former chancellor Zahawi mulling bid for the Telegraph

The former Conservative chancellor is thought to be seeking financial backing to fund a bid.

22 Jul 2024
Business
27 Jul 2024
Male member of staff in train station wearing a yellow and blue high-vis jacket, holding his arms out and holding a sign saying Paris 12:01

Summer holiday getaway: How to beat the queues

Tips to make travelling as smooth as possible, whether you’re going by road, plane, train or ferry.

27 Jul 2024
Business
17 Jul 2024
Spanish galleon replica pulls into Scarborough harbour

Replica galleon arrives in Scarborough harbour

The vessel is a replica of a 16th Century galleon, with all the modern requirements of today.

17 Jul 2024
North Yorkshire
12 Jul 2024
Peterhead's existing gas power station

Does Scotland need a new fossil fuel power station?

Scottish ministers are considering plans to build a new power station using carbon capture and storage technology.

12 Jul 2024
NE, Orkney & Shetland
25 Jul 2024
A woman wearing an orange coloured coat fills up a black Fiat 500 car with diesel at a petrol station

Car firms demand more help to meet 2030 petrol ban

Manufacturers say support packages are required to electric vehicles more affordable.

25 Jul 2024
Business
17 Jul 2024
Two women in hoodies stand either side of two brown cows behind a fence at the Driffield Show

In pictures: Show celebrates farming community

The annual event attracts thousands of people to the Driffield Showground in East Yorkshire.

17 Jul 2024
Hull & East Yorkshire
19 Jul 2024
Highland cows

Online scammers put country park Highland cows up for sale

Trading Standards officials said livestock at Muiravonside country park in Falkirk were listed on a bogus website.

19 Jul 2024
Tayside & Central Scotland
15 Jul 2024
Man lands on moon for the first time, Apollo 11 (Credit: Alamy)

Apollo 11: 'It was no longer training it was real'

Apollo 11 took off for the moon this week in 1969. To prepare the astronauts, Nasa put them through gruelling, relentless simulations – and BBC Tomorrow's World paid a visit.

15 Jul 2024
Culture
31 Jul 2024
A man and woman hugging and smiling at the camera in front of a swimming pool

Slimming jabs: 'I thought my body was shutting down'

BBC Investigations speaks to people damaged by illegal and often fake slimming drug injection kits.

31 Jul 2024
England
30 Jul 2024
Rachel Reeves announcing new measures to Parliament

Winter fuel payments scrapped for millions

Rachel Reeves says there is a "black hole" in the public finances due to "unfunded" overspends by the previous government.

30 Jul 2024
Business
25 Jul 2024
A man looking at a wind turbine under construction at the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm, off the coast of Scotland

UK secures seabed land deal to boost windfarms

GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects

25 Jul 2024
Business
17 Jul 2024
Andy Sheridan and Sam Morgan are both smiling at the camera. Andy wears a black round-neck t-shirt and has shore cropped hair. Sam is wearing a grey hoodie, has short dark hair and wears glasses.

Top restaurant owners blackmailed over fake reviews

The owners are targeted by criminals who say they will flood the restaurants' online listings with fake one-star reviews.

17 Jul 2024
England
24 Jul 2024
Frank Parrington getting out of a swimming pool(Credit: Dave Parrington)

The lost Olympic sport of 'distance plunging'

In the plunge for distance, any form of exertion was strictly forbidden.

24 Jul 2024
Future
13 Jul 2024
Artist's impression of Workington Innovation Centre. It is a red, four storey building clad in metal panels and plenty of windows. A green space, with trees and people sitting on the grass, is shown outside the building.

Preparatory works start on 'Innovation Centre'

The Workington site will provide office and meeting space for tech and manufacturing businesses.

13 Jul 2024
Cumbria
23 Jul 2024
A female volunteer helps to sort clothes with group of people (Credit: Getty)

The 'prescriptions' for volunteering

In a bid to improve health and wellbeing, social prescriptions can cover everything from volunteering and art classes to support with household bills. But do they really work?

23 Jul 2024
Future
22 Jul 2024
Tails of Ryanair planes with navy and gold branding featuring a logo combining images of an angel and a harp

Ryanair set to slash summer fares as profits drop

The airline said cost-concious customers were being "more frugal and cautious".

22 Jul 2024
Business
22 Jul 2024
Enhanced Video Response team can be seen, police officers with headsets on are looking at multiple computer screens.

Police introduce video call service for crime victims

The Enhanced Video Response can be used to take statements and carrying out enquiries.

22 Jul 2024
Dorset
16 Jul 2024
Listing of a T-shirt on Lazada, an e-commerce platform owned by Alibaba. Listings like these have been pulled from platforms in China.

T-shirts showing Trump after shooting pulled in China

The T-shirts went on sale within hours of the shooting and were available on popular e-commerce sites.

16 Jul 2024
Asia
14 Jul 2024
Andrea Wilson wears safety glasses on the shop floor of a factory with machines in the background

UK manufacturers on what Keir Starmer must do next

Manufacturers say the new government must bring stability and a long-term strategy to boost growth.

14 Jul 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
18 Jul 2024
A woman in a blue medical gown and green medical gap lies down with her eyes closed, as a doctor in a white coat and gloves injects a syringe into the woman's face

Sk:n cosmetic surgery firm collapses

The company had clinics in Birmingham, London, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow.

18 Jul 2024
Health
21 Jul 2024
Women in protective Covid-19 masks cool themselves with fans in Tokyo, July 2022 (Credit: Getty Images)

Summer surge: why Covid-19 isn't yet seasonal

Covid-19 doesn't follow normal seasonal patterns, like other respiratory viruses – waves of infection can happen at any time of year.

21 Jul 2024
Future
23 Jul 2024
Early visualisation of a white HS2 train with blue door seen speeding along a track

Fewer HS2 seats could force passengers not to travel

A report by the spending watchdog says new HS2 trains will have less space than existing services.

23 Jul 2024
Business
16 Jul 2024
Service personnel pay tribute to the statues of late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill in Pyongyang on July 7, 2024

Senior North Korean diplomat defects to South

The diplomat is believed to be the highest-ranked official to defect to South Korea since 2016.

16 Jul 2024
Asia
16 Jul 2024
Members of K-pop band Seventeen

Will K-pop's AI experiment pay off?

Some of the genre's biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans are divided.

16 Jul 2024
Asia
12 Jul 2024
UPI payment code

Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system

Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers.

12 Jul 2024
Asia
10 Jul 2024
Press handout image shows a woman lying with her head on a pillow and her eyes closed while wearing Samsung's Galaxy Ring

Samsung becomes first tech giant to launch a smart ring

The devices have high profile users, including Kim Kardashian and and some England footballers.

10 Jul 2024
Technology
18 Jul 2024
A woman in a blue medical gown and green medical gap lies down with her eyes closed, as a doctor in a white coat and gloves injects a syringe into the woman's face

Sk:n cosmetic surgery firm collapses

The company had clinics in Birmingham, London, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow.

18 Jul 2024
Health
23 Jul 2024
Three women looking down and smiling (Credit: Getty Images)

Want a long life? Start prioritising your friends

Your social network may influence your health as much as your exercise routine.

23 Jul 2024
Future
19 Jul 2024
Alora

Why should the new government spend money on science?

Advocates for greater financial support from the state face competing claims from other sectors.

19 Jul 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
14 Jul 2024
Two of the Crypto stamps

Guernsey Post to launch crypto stamps

The collection features Billy and Nanny, the Golden Guernsey Goats.

14 Jul 2024
Guernsey
19 Jul 2024
A man in a suit and tie showing a man and a woman in smart clothing a laptop screen in an office environment

UK government debt highest since 1962

Debt has exceeded the highs reached during the coronavirus pandemic for the first time.

19 Jul 2024
Business
20 Jul 2024
Disneyland workers hold up placards on a protest

Disneyland workers say they live in cars and motels due to low pay

Workers at Disneyland are considering a strike because pay at the 'Happiest place on Earth' has left many unable to meet rent.

20 Jul 2024
US & Canada
11 Jul 2024
Owen Collumb sitting in a chair wearing white patterned shirt, with two desktop screens in background.

‘Mind control’ races could revolutionise treatments

Owen Collumb hopes to empower other disabled people to 'take control of their lives'.

11 Jul 2024
England
19 Jul 2024
Bridgerton characters Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington talking in a scene of the series

Bridgerton and Baby Reindeer drive Netflix sign-ups

Netflix added more than 8 million subscriptions in the quarter, nearly double analyst expectations.

19 Jul 2024
Business
20 Jul 2024
Jane Birkin in a white bikini (Credit: Alamy)

How to choose the most eco-friendly swimwear

Make a splash this summer – from luxury vintage to sustainable fabrics, here's our smart guide to swimming in style.

20 Jul 2024
Culture
24 Jul 2024
Someone looking at carpets in a shop

'I've lost £680 because of Carpetright collapse'

Some customers unable to get refunds as more than 200 shops shut.

24 Jul 2024
Business
22 Jul 2024
Emma Harris wearing glasses and a green floral top against a white wall

'I earn £50,000 and can't afford to buy a house'

Renters are four times less likely than current owners to be able to afford a home, research suggests.

22 Jul 2024
Business
21 Jul 2024
A man places a DVD disk into a DVD player

HMV boss says more people buying DVDs and Blu-ray

Phil Halliday says HMV sales are up but figures suggest a DVD revival is not on the cards.

21 Jul 2024
Business
20 Jul 2024
Passengers waiting at Gatwick Airport check in desks

Dover Port and Gatwick hit by global IT issues

The worldwide IT issue is affecting travel, GP surgeries and businesses in Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

20 Jul 2024
England
21 Jul 2024
A woman in a lab coat moves a cloud

Conspiracy theories swirl about geo-engineering, but could it help save the planet?

If we can’t control rising global temperatures by drastically cutting carbon emissions, could something called geo-engineering be a way to cool the planet?

21 Jul 2024
BBC InDepth
19 Jul 2024
A healthcare worker in blue scrubs types on a keyboard

Global IT outage hits county's GP practices

Patients are being asked not to call their GPs, as staff are unable to access vital services.

19 Jul 2024
Shropshire
19 Jul 2024
Roots Hall, home of Southend United

Rees consortium completes Southend takeover

A consortium led by Australian businessman Justin Rees completes its takeover of National League side Southend United.

19 Jul 2024
Southend
19 Jul 2024
Jo Swinson seen leaving the Post Office inquiry in London

Postmasters had fingers in the till, minister told

Jo Swinson claims Paula Vennells told her "clearly some of them are actually just at it."

19 Jul 2024
Business
22 Jul 2024
A warning message on the NHS app

IT working but delays possible after outage, says NHS

NHS England says services are back online after the global IT outage, but there could still be disruption.

22 Jul 2024
Health
18 Jul 2024
Pret a Manger worker making a coffee

Backlash after Pret changes coffee subscription deal

The coffee and sandwich chain says it will end its current subscription offer in September.

18 Jul 2024
Business
11 Jul 2024
Double decker bus in town centre

Council spending £2.8m to improve bus services

Devon County Council said the schemes would improve reliability of services and cut journey times.

11 Jul 2024
19 Jul 2024
The exterior of The Christie hospital entrance with a big sign saying The Christie

Hospitals urge patients to attend as normal during IT outage

NHS England says there are currently no known impact on 999 or emergency services.

19 Jul 2024
England
21 Jul 2024
Sarah Packwood on the right, and her husband Brett Clibbery smile at the camera for a selfie

Couple found dead after trying to cross Atlantic

Sarah Packwood and husband Brett Clibbery had set off from Nova Scotia and were heading for the Azores on their yacht, Theros

21 Jul 2024
US & Canada
10 Jul 2024
Game Pass vouchers on sale in a supermarket

Microsoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices by up to 25%

The gaming giant said its PC Game Pass subscription would increase by £2 to £9.99 per month.

10 Jul 2024
Technology
16 Jul 2024
Head and shoulders shot of Tom Fletcher from McFly in a white top and thick black glasses

Antarctica, McFly star & VR: Must-sees at RIAT 2024

As well as its aerial displays, the huge air show hosts talks and interactive exhibits.

16 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire
19 Jul 2024
American Airlines planes parked at gates.

Thousands of flights in US grounded due to IT crash

Nearly 28,000 flights have been delayed and more than 3,000 cancelled due to the cyber meltdown.

19 Jul 2024
US & Canada
19 Jul 2024
A woman walking through a train station while looking at her mobile phone

Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned

Regulator Ofcom says the new rules will come into force in January with price rises made clear before sale.

19 Jul 2024
Business
22 Jul 2024
Exterior view of a Carpetright store with a woman walking into the shop under a sign saying Welcome

More than 1,500 jobs to go at Carpetright

The jobs are being lost despite a deal with rival flooring firm Tapi that will save 54 shops.

22 Jul 2024
Business
16 Jul 2024
Center for Severe Weather Research scientists search for tornadoes to study in the US Midwest (Credit: Getty Images)

The scientists who chase twisters

How tornadoes form remains one of nature's biggest mysteries. Meet the scientists who are chasing twisters to unlock the secrets of destructive storms.

16 Jul 2024
Future
15 Jul 2024
A field with weed like cream and red coloured plants in the foreground

New battery plant approved despite fire concerns

Fire experts say there is no clear plans for how 2,500 visitors and staff would be evacuated.

15 Jul 2024
19 Jul 2024
Couple kissing on rooftop (Credit: Netflix)

The skyscraper-climbing couple defying death

Skywalkers, a jaw-dropping Netflix documentary featuring Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, follows the "rooftoppers" as they risk their lives for art atop the world's tallest buildings.

19 Jul 2024
Culture
10 Jul 2024
The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) workers hold placards and shout slogans during a general strike to disrupt production between July 8 and 10, in front of the Samsung Electronics Nano City Hwaseong Campus in Hwaseong, South Korea, 8 July, 2024.

Tech giant Samsung workers to strike indefinitely

A union for almost 25% of the firm's South Korean workers called the walkout over pay and benefits.

10 Jul 2024
Business
9 Jul 2024
A live facial recognition van parked in Essex

Police to roll-out live facial recognition cameras

Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington says it will only be used for "really serious" crimes.

9 Jul 2024
Essex
19 Jul 2024
Woman packing up boxes as she prepares to move house

Probe started into house purchase payments delay

An incident with a global system delayed some major payments on Thursday, such as house purchases.

19 Jul 2024
Business
16 Jul 2024
 A young man wearing white over-ear headphones sits in front of a videogame controller steering wheel in an arena setting. He wears an expression of concentration as two large screens glow green behind him and a large set of white Olympic rings lit in white hovers over the stage

Olympic esports will level the playing field, says boss

The CEO of one of competitive gaming's top teams says the new event will draw new audiences.

16 Jul 2024
Newsbeat
15 Jul 2024
Corey Comperatore

Who are the Trump rally shooting victims?

A man is dead and two others have been seriously hurt in an attempt to assassinate the ex-president.

15 Jul 2024
US & Canada
10 Jul 2024
Harry Besley sitting behind the wheel of an electric RIB boat out at sea. He is wearing waterproof gloves and overalls with his hood up

Student's electric boat challenge around UK coastline

Harry Besley, 18, says he wants to encourage the marine industry to find a more sustainable future.

10 Jul 2024
Somerset
15 Jul 2024
Corey Comperatore

Who are the Trump rally shooting victims?

A man is dead and two others have been seriously hurt in an attempt to assassinate the ex-president.

15 Jul 2024
US & Canada
11 Jul 2024
A hand typing on a laptop in the shadows

Council 'at mercy of criminal hackers' - report

The borough’s ruling executive board is being asked to approve a new cyber defence system.

11 Jul 2024
10 Jul 2024
Harry Besley sitting behind the wheel of an electric RIB boat out at sea. He is wearing waterproof gloves and overalls with his hood up

Student's electric boat challenge around UK coastline

Harry Besley, 18, says he wants to encourage the marine industry to find a more sustainable future.

10 Jul 2024
Somerset
13 Jul 2024
Elon Musk's X profile displayed on a phone

EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users

The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts "deceives" users.

13 Jul 2024
Business
10 Jul 2024
Cathy Holmes, design engineer at Polestar

Polestar to invest in Midlands as it expands range

The electric car firm has expanded from 50 to 500 staff at MIRA in Nuneaton and plans more growth.

10 Jul 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
11 Jul 2024
man charging his phone in a charging station in gaza strip

Palestinians say Microsoft unfairly closing their accounts

More than 20 Palestinians say they have been kicked off Skype, a popular tool for contacting relatives.

11 Jul 2024
Technology
12 Jul 2024
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on June 28, 2024

China hits back at Nato over Russia accusations

The West has called Beijing a "decisive enabler" of Russia's war on Ukraine.

12 Jul 2024
World
17 Jul 2024
Steve Barnes is wearing a grey zipped hoodie and stands in front of shelves holding many different jars of brightly coloured sweets.

'A town killer' - businesses' fear over steel jobs

Small businesses in the town who rely on steel workers' spending power, say they fear job losses.

17 Jul 2024
England
18 Jul 2024
A Jobcentre Plus venue

Hacker jailed after Jobcentre suffers cyber attacks

Amar Tagore will face confiscation proceedings as police work to recover the £45,000 he made.

18 Jul 2024
UK
17 Jul 2024
One pound coin and one dollar bills

Pound hits highest level against dollar for a year

Pound highest against dollar in a year as investors bet on UK rates staying higher for longer.

17 Jul 2024
Business
17 Jul 2024
HSBC's new chief executive Georges Elhedery.

UK banking giant HSBC names new chief executive

Georges Elhedery joined Europe's biggest lender in 2005 and is currently the firm's finance chief.

17 Jul 2024
Asia
19 Jul 2024
A fully stocked fridge (Credit: Rachel Nuwer)

The simple Japanese method for a tidier fridge

To help people clear cluttered fridges and reduce food waste, researchers in Tokyo are testing simple organisational techniques.

19 Jul 2024
Future
17 Jul 2024
Bricklayers building a house

Labour's plans are not a quick fix for UK economy

It will take well into next year before we see any impact on economic growth from these plans.

17 Jul 2024
Business
13 Jul 2024
The University of Sheffield's Nuclear AMRC, Catcliffe, South

Job cuts threaten Nuclear AMRC site - MP

Sheffield MP Clive Betts urges the University of Sheffield to reconsider its plans for the site.

13 Jul 2024
South Yorkshire
11 Jul 2024
Cars driving on a track. There are flags and trees next to the road.

Fans flock to Goodwood Festival of Speed

More than 200,000 people are set to attend the 31st Goodwood motoring festival in West Sussex.

11 Jul 2024
Sussex
22 Jul 2024
A man filling up his car with petrol in Nigeria

Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refinery

A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.

22 Jul 2024
Africa
9 Jul 2024
A crowd dancing at a concert

Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack

Ticketmaster customers have been advised to sign up to a cyber security service after a hack in May.

9 Jul 2024
Technology
18 Jul 2024
Bath city centre

Work to start on 5G pilot scheme in city centre

The project will include between 200 and 300 volunteers testing the network.

18 Jul 2024
Somerset
18 Jul 2024
Bath city centre

Work to start on 5G pilot scheme in city centre

The project will include between 200 and 300 volunteers testing the network.

18 Jul 2024
Somerset
14 Jul 2024
Schoolboy holding a mobile phone in classroom

Should schools just say no to pupils using phones?

Are schools and parents wising up to the downsides of children having smartphones so young?

14 Jul 2024
Wales
19 Jul 2024
A Merseyrail train arrives at a station

IT failure hits rail passengers and football fans

Passengers on Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express trains are hit by delays.

19 Jul 2024
England
17 Jul 2024
Courtroom sketch of exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui.

China tycoon Guo convicted in US over $1bn scam

Prosecutors said cash raised from businessman's online followers was used to fund his lavish lifestyle.

17 Jul 2024
Business
10 Jul 2024
Howard sitting at a desk in school uniform next to AV Howard, a small white tabletop robot wearing a red and blue striped tie

Pupil with cancer able to attend school using robot

Howard says having the robot has made a "big impact" and he can attend class from home or hospital.

10 Jul 2024
Science & Environment
9 Jul 2024
A crowd dancing at a concert

Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack

Ticketmaster customers have been advised to sign up to a cyber security service after a hack in May.

9 Jul 2024
Technology
9 Jul 2024
A smartphone showing code and with a cartoon head on top

Is AI the answer for better government services?

Governments are experimenting with AI chatbots that can give help and advice.

9 Jul 2024
14 Jul 2024
Nuclear submarine

Nuclear submarine project 'will fuel growth'

The defence secretary reaffirmed the UK's commitment to Aukus on a tour of a Sheffield steel maker.

14 Jul 2024
South Yorkshire
17 Jul 2024
Ambulances

Ambulance service urges public to use locator app

South East Coast Ambulance Service says rescuers are able to use the app to locate those in need.

17 Jul 2024
Sussex
16 Jul 2024
Bob Dylan performs on stage at the Hop Farm Festival, Paddock Wood Kent.

Bob Dylan to bring 'phone-free' tour to Edinburgh

The 83-year-old Blowin’ In The Wind singer will appear at the Usher Hall on 5 and 6 November.

16 Jul 2024
Edinburgh, Fife & East
21 Jun 2024
Mohammad Saleem Nezami

Charity helps lift technology 'darkness'

The Sofea charity refurbishes computers and devices to help those without access to technology.

21 Jun 2024
England
18 Jul 2024
Germany supporters wait at the public football viewing area in front of the landmark Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on July 5, 2024, prior to the Uefa Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between Spain and Germany

How Euro 2024 busted legend of German efficiency

As football fans poured across Germany, they discovered the trains weren’t as good as they thought.

18 Jul 2024
Europe
10 Jul 2024
Montage image showing a human brain

Can we change how our brains age? These scientists think it’s possible

Lara Lewington searches for the tech secrets that researchers hope will unlock eternal youth.

10 Jul 2024
BBC InDepth
11 Jul 2024
Artist impression of the new space

University plans refurb of social and study spaces

Investment will see the library and social spaces transformed in time for the September term.

11 Jul 2024
Bradford
12 Jul 2024
Jim Roberts in a wheelchair with a ball in his lap

Wheelchair rugby star to receive honorary degree

Jim Roberts MBE was part of the team which won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.

12 Jul 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
12 Jul 2024
Stephen Hawking at Emmanuel College in Camebridge

Stephen Hawking's personal letters made public

Documents, photographs and other items are now catalogued and available to the public.

12 Jul 2024
Cambridgeshire
19 Jul 2024
An arm reaches to get some prescription medication from a shelf

'Impact on chemotherapy' GP surgeries and pharmacies hit by IT problems

An appointment bookings system used by GPs is among the IT services impacted.

19 Jul 2024
England
20 Jul 2024
Craig Richardson, wearing tinted glases, looks at the camera

Scammers target mourners with fake virtual funerals

Funeral celebrant Craig Richardson says several of his clients have been contacted by fraudsters.

20 Jul 2024
England
17 Jul 2024
Avanti West Coast train waiting at a railway station

Avanti West Coast talks over 'unacceptable performance'

The operator was called in to meet Labour's new transport secretary to discuss its poor performance.

17 Jul 2024
Business
12 Jul 2024
Dyson offices

Council leader 'still waiting' on Dyson redundancies details

Richard Clewer says he is still waiting to find out more about the 1,000 potential redundancies.

12 Jul 2024
12 Jul 2024
Remotely operated vehicle

Titanic mission to map wreck in greatest-ever detail

A new expedition aims to document the world's most famous shipwreck in unprecedented detail.

12 Jul 2024
Science & Environment
15 Jul 2024
Heat pump

Most homes will need heat pumps, Welsh government says

The Welsh government sets out its plans to achieve Wales' net-zero emissions target by 2050.

15 Jul 2024
Wales
10 Jul 2024
Mark Carney

Carney: Household bills will fall with new tech

Green technologies will help drive down bills by the end of the decade after initial investment, he says.

10 Jul 2024
18 Jul 2024
Headteacher Philip Hurst

Pupils must put phones in lockers, head says

The school's headteacher is keen to ensure students have a good relationship with their mobiles and can concentrate in school.

18 Jul 2024
Suffolk
10 Jul 2024
Woman and man stood outside on street looking at camera, with blurred background of town

Couple left in slow internet limbo

A family in Crosby say they are being left out of a government-funded rural broadband scheme.

10 Jul 2024
Cumbria
20 Jul 2024
A jar of kombucha against a pastel pink background (Credit: Getty Images)

Are fermented foods actually good for our health?

While humans have been eating fermented foods since ancient times, researchers are only starting to unravel some of the biggest questions about their health benefits.

20 Jul 2024
Future
17 Jul 2024
A bus

King's Speech summary: Key points at a glance

Summary of the government's plans for the coming months which have been set out by the King in a speech to Parliament.

17 Jul 2024
Politics
10 Jul 2024
Elon Musk smiles on June 19, 2024 in Cannes, France.

Musk defeats ex-Twitter staff seeking $500m in severance

A US judge dismissed the case, one of several filed in the aftermath of Mr Musk's takeover of the site.

10 Jul 2024
15 Jul 2024
A woman with dark hair and wearing a blue t-shirt standing in front of a large field of golden wheat

Villagers 'shell-shocked' after solar farm approved

Not everyone agrees with Energy Security Secretary Ed Miliband's decision to give the scheme the go-ahead.

15 Jul 2024
England
16 Jul 2024
A pipe releasing water in to Lake Windermere

All water firms now investigated for sewage spills

All 11 companies in England and Wales are now being probed after the regulator expands its investigation.

16 Jul 2024
Business
20 Jul 2024
The headline in the Mirror reads, "Microsoft meltdown: Day the world stood still", while the headline in the Telegraph reads, "Holidays in chaos after global IT meltdown".

'Day the world stood still' and 'holidays in chaos'

The cybersecurity bug that caused IT outages around the world on Friday dominates the front pages.

20 Jul 2024
The Papers
9 Jul 2024
A swimming pool with a 'Water Babies' logo on the wall

Baby and toddler pool opens in former warehouse

The aquatic facility in Washington, near Steyning, has been transformed from a disused warehouse.

9 Jul 2024
Sussex
14 Jul 2024
Swiss fans hold a sign reading 'They think they are' with an image of three lions, followed by 'what they really are' and three kittens.

Social media cats react to Euros Three Lions jibe

After a sign suggested the Three Lions were more like Three Kittens, cat owners have reacted online.

14 Jul 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
18 Jul 2024
Former minister Kelly Tolhurst gives evidence at the Post Office Horizon inquiry

Ex-Post Office minister says she felt utter shame over scandal

Kelly Tolhurst told the Post Office inquiry there were "lots of things I would I wish I had done".

18 Jul 2024
Business
16 Jul 2024
A Tour de France cyclist leading a pack of other competitors (Credit: Getty Images)

The strange maths at work in the Tour de France

If you look at where previous winners of the world's most famous cycling race are from, a surprisingly common pattern emerges.

16 Jul 2024
Future
16 Jul 2024
Richard Cameron

Pianist says finding fame at 92 is 'unbelievable'

Richard Cameron is gaining a new fanbase online after videos of him playing were posted on YouTube.

16 Jul 2024
North Yorkshire
18 Jul 2024
Female office worker looking at her mobile phone

Pay grows at slowest rate for almost two years

The jobs market is showing signs of cooling but wage increases are still outpacing rising prices.

18 Jul 2024
Business
8 Jul 2024
Exterior of Sunderland City Hall, a tall glass and concrete building.

'Very high demand' inspires 5G mast plans

Plans have been submitted to Sunderland City Council for a 20m (66ft) mast.

8 Jul 2024
Wear
12 Jul 2024
A series of high-voltage pylons against the backdrop of a blue sky

Overhead pylons plan shocks city council

National Grid wants to build 114-mile long (184km) power line from Tilbury in Essex to Norwich.

12 Jul 2024
England
21 Jul 2024
A notice outside a GP surgery saying patients cannot be seen due to the outage

Newspaper headlines: Software bug causes disruption

The media has been covering how the outage impacted travel, businesses and health services.

21 Jul 2024
England
16 Jul 2024
A worried couple looking at a bill

Interest rates could stay higher for longer, warns IMF

Inflation is proving persistent in some countries, the fund says, making it trickier for rates to be cut.

16 Jul 2024
Business
17 Jul 2024
A drone with a little parachute dropping away from it

Changes made to hospital drone hub after objections

The trust says it is listening to concerns about the impact on wildlife and a nature reserve.

17 Jul 2024
Tyne
18 Jul 2024
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves delivering a speech at a lecturn

New law aimed to prevent repeat of Truss mini-budget

Powers will be given to the Office for Budget Responsibility to assess government spending plans.

18 Jul 2024
Business
11 Jul 2024
A family of sperm whales (Credit: Amanda Cotton/Project Ceti)

The human-like 'alphabet' of whales

Researchers studying sperm whale communication say they've uncovered sophisticated structures similar to those found in human language.

11 Jul 2024
Future
11 Jul 2024
Fire exercise

London prepares for 'clear risk' of climate change fires

Several measures have been brought in to better equip London in the event of wildfires breaking out.

11 Jul 2024
London
16 Jul 2024
Man sits at a desk with a laptop computer and a calculator as he looks at paperwork

Battle for savers most intense for 12 years

The choice of savings accounts at its highest since 2012, but the interest paid could fall soon.

16 Jul 2024
Business
11 Jul 2024
A factory in Yate

Tumble dryer factory could close with 150 jobs at risk

The company has been operating at "significant loss for some time" amid declining customers.

11 Jul 2024
Bristol
11 Jul 2024
Child crawling

'Joyful' Young V&A wins Museum of the Year prize

The London based museum for children and young people will receive a £120,000 prize.

11 Jul 2024
Culture
19 Jul 2024
Harry Pearson is standing in front of a shelf full of hair dye in the pharmacy. He has short blond/brown hair and is wearing a grey shirt and a lanyard.

Pharmacy prescription woes after global IT issues

A pharmacy says it is unable to process prescriptions, as football clubs also face IT problems.

19 Jul 2024
England
14 Jul 2024
Excited sports fans cheering for sport team - stock photo

Your unofficial Euro 2024 final viewing guide

England face Spain in the European Championship final on Sunday night - and here are some tips on what you can do before the big match kicks off.

14 Jul 2024
England Men
10 Jul 2024
Shamina Singh (Credit: Klawe Rzeczy)

Finding the 'missing middle' of small businesses

Today in the Executive Lounge, one global firm's innovative solutions to the universal problem of small businesses struggling to survive.

10 Jul 2024
Worklife
10 Jul 2024
Izons and Co Ltd building

Photographer's 350-mile quest around Black Country

Ian Hughes hopes people will rediscover a sense of pride in the area through his photo display.

10 Jul 2024
Wolverhampton
24 Jul 2024
Vicky on a ferry in New York with the Statue of Liberty in the background

Taylor Swift ticket scammers 'feed off fans' desperation'

Vicky says in hindsight there were red flags but the ticket scam was "so well planned".

24 Jul 2024
England
8 Jul 2024
Chris Bryant

Three Welsh MPs get junior ministerial jobs

Jobs for Stephen Doughty, Chris Bryant and Nick Thomas–Symonds in new Labour government.

8 Jul 2024
Wales
18 Jul 2024
Close up selfie of Jools Sweeney and his mum

Data protection bill 'not enough' - bereaved mum

Ellen Roome says parents, not just coroners, should get access to children's social media accounts.

18 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire
9 Jul 2024
Trambus

All-electric tram-buses due to operate this summer

The vehicles, called ieTrams, will operate in south-east London, linking Orpington with Crystal Palace.

9 Jul 2024
10 Jul 2024
Attercliffe Waterside

New future for steel heartland after 40-year wait

Sheffield councillors approve the first phase of the Attercliffe Waterside development.

10 Jul 2024
South Yorkshire
18 Jul 2024
Rag'n'Bone Man wearing a baseball cap and headphones while singing into a microphone in a studio

Woman felt 'stupid' over fake Rag'n'Bone Man scam

A woman warns others after being tricked out of money by a scammer posing as her favourite singer.

18 Jul 2024
Norfolk
8 Jul 2024
Tom Cruise attends the Australian premiere of "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" on July 03, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Hollywood icon Paramount agrees $28bn merger deal

The studio has made many hit films, including the Godfather, Star Trek, and Mission: Impossible series.

8 Jul 2024
Business
19 Jul 2024
Blue screen on ticket machine with the words "it looks like Windows didn't load correctly" on it

IT meltdown hits businesses, trains and surgeries

Businesses, GPs' surgeries and transport providers are among those affected by the global IT meltdown.

19 Jul 2024
England
18 Jul 2024
Shrewton United physio Issy Anderson standing in front of the club football pitch

Football physio calls for change after 'vile' abuse

Issy Anderson was subjected to harassment after being appointed to her new role.

18 Jul 2024
Wiltshire
10 Jul 2024
The main courtyard on the campus of Eton College red brick facade with cream inlays to windows and a statue centre

Eton set to give 'brick' phones to first years

The world-famous school is handing out handsets that can only send and receive texts and calls.

10 Jul 2024
Berkshire
16 Jul 2024
Andy Dunks, a Fujitsu IT security analyst, giving evidence at the Post Office Horizon inquiry wearing a white shirt, blue tie and glasses

Fujitsu witness had limited Horizon knowledge - inquiry

Security analyst Andy Dunks gave evidence in dozens of cases despite "limited" Horizon knowledge.

16 Jul 2024
Business
18 Jul 2024
A female surgeon about to carry out liposuction

'I'm owed £10,870 for liposuction': What went wrong at SK:N?

Customers tell the BBC they have no idea if they will be refunded for treatments they paid for in advance.

18 Jul 2024
Business
13 Jul 2024
Anna swimming (Credit: Chris Turns)

The superbugs lurking in seas and rivers

Drug-resistant superbugs are on the rise, prompting researchers and campaigners in the UK to call for a water system clean-up.

13 Jul 2024
Future
14 Jul 2024
Donald Trump surrounded by staff

Secret Service faces questions after Trump assassination attempt

Secret Service agents shot dead the alleged gunman as Trump, who has minor injuries, was hauled off stage in Pennsylvania.

14 Jul 2024
US & Canada
13 Jul 2024
Woody Cook

DJ Woody Cook warns about tinnitus at gigs

Ahead of a gig on Sunday on Brighton seafront the DJ says people should protect their ears.

13 Jul 2024
Sussex
17 Jul 2024
A brown dog looking up at the camera while being fed a bone-shaped biscuit.

Lab-grown meat set to be sold in UK pet food

Lab meat company Meatly says the first samples of its product will go on sale as early as this year.

17 Jul 2024
13 Jul 2024
A picture of the actress Daisy Edgar Jones

Normal People star: I'd like to revisit role

Daisy Edgar-Jones, who shot to fame in the pandemic TV hit, says she still loves her character.

13 Jul 2024
Culture
8 Jul 2024
Two men in a coal mine, one with his arm around the other (Credit: Getty Images)

Coal mining created community. Can clean energy?

It was dirty and dangerous, but coal mining also cultivated pride, companionship, and art. Could communities living with green energy embrace their own forms of industrial culture?

8 Jul 2024
Future
7 Jul 2024
A surfer rides an artificial wave on his board

£60m surfing lagoon plan halted after delays

Modern Surf was due to open near the Trafford Centre last year but not building has taken place yet.

7 Jul 2024
Manchester
18 Jul 2024
Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats at the Horizon IT inquiry

Davey says he was 'lied to' about Horizon IT flaws

Former Post Office minister says he was lied to about "serious flaws" in the Horizon IT system.

18 Jul 2024
Business
17 Jul 2024
Amazon workers holding a placard reading 'we are not robots' on a picket line during a strike at the Amazon Coventry site.

Amazon workers narrowly reject union in historic vote

If the GMB had won it would have been the first time Amazon recognised a union in the UK.

17 Jul 2024
Business
11 Jul 2024
A classic Porsche painted blue and orange with a man and woman knelt on either side

Five days in a converted classic electric Porsche

Teams completed a circuit of the UK to test electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

11 Jul 2024
England
8 Jul 2024
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

'Protectionism eroding global business' - world trade chief

The boss of the World Trade Organization warns the global economy is facing numerous challenges.

8 Jul 2024
World
9 Jul 2024
Illegal hospital in Pasay, the Philippines

The secret hospitals offering criminals new faces

The Philippine hospitals are equipped with hair transplant tools and dental implants.

9 Jul 2024
Asia
9 Jul 2024
Electric cars in BYD's first EV factory in Southeast Asia, in Rayong, Thailand, 4 July, 2024.

China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal

The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country.

9 Jul 2024
Business
9 Jul 2024
Attercliffe Waterside artist's impression

Former steelworks homes plan set to be approved

Hundreds of new homes at Attercliffe Waterside in Sheffield are set to be approved by councillors.

9 Jul 2024
South Yorkshire
12 Jul 2024
Poison Glen by Richard Mosse (Credit: Richard Mosse)

Eight photos that make us question what we see

"The effect that scares me most is not that we'll be fooled by fake photos but that we'll ignore the real ones" – how photographers are dealing with shifting perceptions of reality.

12 Jul 2024
Culture
12 Jul 2024
Unilever staff in white coats and caps at its Rotterdam headquarters with a Unilever sign on the right

Unilever to slash a third of European workforce

The biggest job cuts at the company for decades are part of an effort to revive growth.

12 Jul 2024
Business
10 Jul 2024
General view of Dyson campus in Malmesbury.

Frustration over no notice for Dyson job cuts

The firm said up to a third of the company's workforce is set to be cut.

10 Jul 2024
Wiltshire
6 Jul 2024
The dial of an old analogue radio (Credit: Getty Images)

Why there is a search for random numbers

Our world runs on randomly generated numbers and without them a surprising proportion of modern life would break down. So, why are they so hard to find?

6 Jul 2024
Future
15 Jul 2024
Models wearing Burberry outfits on a fashion show walkway

Burberry boss ousted as sales continue to fall

The UK fashion house appoints Joshua Schulman to lead the firm as it looks to revive its fortunes.

15 Jul 2024
Business
15 Jul 2024
File picture of Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Xi tackles slow growth as economy 'hits the brakes'

A property crisis, local government debt, weak demand and unemployment are hurting China's economy.

15 Jul 2024
Business
4 Jul 2024
 Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez pose for photo at the 2024 Met Gala.

Jeff Bezos to sell another $5bn of Amazon shares

In February, Mr Bezos announced that he would sell shares in technology giant worth around $8.5bn.

4 Jul 2024
Business
9 Jul 2024
Officer Smith looks at the camera wearing his uniform and sitting in a chair while behind him are photos and and police hats on a filing cabinet

Jersey seeing massive drop in scams - police chief

Chief Officer Robin Smith says police have worked with other organisations to better protect people.

9 Jul 2024
Jersey
5 Jul 2024
Amazon's warehouse in Swansea, packed with items

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?

5 Jul 2024
Technology
17 Jul 2024
Woman shopping in a clothing boutique

Falling clothes prices help keep inflation rate steady

The cost of living rose at 2% in the year to June, in line with the Bank of England's target.

17 Jul 2024
Business
8 Jul 2024
Geoff Brown took control of St Johnstone in 1986

'New chapter' for St Johnstone as Webb takes over

Adam Webb completes the purchase of a controlling stake in St Johnstone, promising to improve facilities and the squad budget.

8 Jul 2024
St Johnstone
8 Jul 2024
The circular bench saw

Council fined after school technician loses finger

The Health and Safety Executive says workers must be trained properly when using such equipment.

8 Jul 2024
Sussex
4 Jul 2024
A stock photograph of phone showing the Etsy app

Etsy sex toy ban sparks seller outrage

The platform says it's because of "evolving" industry standards but sellers say they feel "betrayed."

4 Jul 2024
Technology
12 Jul 2024
Exterior view of a Carpetright store with a woman walking into the shop under a sign saying Welcome

Carpetright close to collapse with 1,800 jobs at risk

The retailer says it intends to appoint administrators while it works to secure extra funding.

12 Jul 2024
Business
5 Jul 2024
An small orange aircraft is flying, towed by another aircraft ahead

Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo?

A Texas start-up is developing cargo gliders that would be towed behind a jet.

5 Jul 2024
11 Jul 2024
 Bill Hwang walks out of federal court after being found guilty of fraud.

Archegos founder Bill Hwang convicted of fraud

The collapse of Archegos Capital Management caused billions of dollars in losses for several big banks.

11 Jul 2024
Business
8 Jul 2024
Geoff Brown took control of St Johnstone in 1986

'New chapter' for St Johnstone as Webb takes over

Adam Webb completes the purchase of a controlling stake in St Johnstone, promising to improve facilities and the squad budget.

8 Jul 2024
St Johnstone
4 Jul 2024
Robotic drone on the Leeds canal with reflection of buildings in the water

Waste Shark robot to clean canals and rivers

The robot is capable of scooping up 500kg of waste from the surface of the water.

4 Jul 2024
West Yorkshire
9 Jul 2024
Exterior view of Southampton Water Activities Centre

Leisure centres could be axed in £40m council cuts

Southampton City Council announces plans to transform services and save £40m.

9 Jul 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
4 Jul 2024
The Koo app arranged on a smartphone and tablet in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

India's X alternative Koo to shut down services

The homegrown app, which once had ambition of rivalling X in India, has faced a shortage of funding.

4 Jul 2024
Asia
17 Jul 2024
King Charles III

Fourteen measures from the King’s Speech analysed by BBC experts

BBC correspondents examine some of the key policies announced by Keir Starmer’s new government.

17 Jul 2024
BBC InDepth
4 Jul 2024
The Koo app arranged on a smartphone and tablet in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

India's X alternative Koo to shut down services

The homegrown app, which once had ambition of rivalling X in India, has faced a shortage of funding.

4 Jul 2024
Asia
11 Jul 2024
A BA plane takes off

Thousands could make claims after BA flight delay ruling

The ruling against British Airways has the potential to affect thousands of airline claims every year.

11 Jul 2024
Business
12 Jul 2024
Post Office boss Nick Read at the Horizon IT inquiry

Post Office boss to step back to prepare for inquiry

Nick Read will step back from his duties to focus on preparing for the final stage of the Horizon IT inquiry.

12 Jul 2024
Business
8 Jul 2024
A selfie of Sarah Sissons wearing a grey sweatshirt with her son Ryan, holding a thumbs-up pose and wearing a grey hoody

Mum plans tractor surprise for son's school farewell

Mum Sarah says she received a "phenomenal" response to her appeal on social media.

8 Jul 2024
Derby
3 Jul 2024
Peter Snow and his swingometer in the BBC Election 2005 studio

A history of BBC election night in two minutes

As voters get ready for their date with the polls, we look at how technology has advanced our coverage over the years.

3 Jul 2024
Politics
3 Jul 2024
The Google logo outside a data centre in Germany

AI drives 48% increase in Google emissions

The tech giant says it will be difficult to meet its net zero target due to AI using so much energy.

3 Jul 2024
Technology
4 Jul 2024
Southern White Rhinos

IVF help for wild rhinos from zoo cousins

Scientists are collecting eggs from rhinos in zoos in a bid to boost the gene pool of wild rhinos.

4 Jul 2024
Science & Environment
9 Jul 2024
Nicola Tuxworth, in focus, smiling to someone off camera, wearing a beige jumper and a pink lanyard, with dusty blonde hair and glasses on top of her head, surrounded by people out of focus

Book festival 'not going anywhere' despite funding blow

Nine literary festivals, including Cheltenham, have called for extra support after losing funding.

9 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire
9 Jul 2024
M23 rebels pictured in January 2023

Two armies accused of backing DR Congo's feared rebels

Uganda is supporting the M23 rebels and Rwanda has 4,000 troops on Congolese soil, a UN report alleges.

9 Jul 2024
Africa
11 Jul 2024
Stock image of cooking oil in warehouse.

China rocked by cooking oil contamination scandal

The controversy over claims fuel tankers were used for food products has been trending on social media.

11 Jul 2024
Business
4 Jul 2024
Southern White Rhinos

IVF help for wild rhinos from zoo cousins

Scientists are collecting eggs from rhinos in zoos in a bid to boost the gene pool of wild rhinos.

4 Jul 2024
Science & Environment
9 Jul 2024
M23 rebels pictured in January 2023

Two armies accused of backing DR Congo's feared rebels

Uganda is supporting the M23 rebels and Rwanda has 4,000 troops on Congolese soil, a UN report alleges.

9 Jul 2024
Africa
13 Jul 2024
Couple leaning on kitchen worktop looking at bills with a yellow box folder on the counter in front of them

Mortgage competition hots up as rates decision looms

Lenders cut the cost of new mortgages, with hopes of further falls, but many homeowners are still stretched.

13 Jul 2024
Business
6 Jul 2024
100-year-old Katri Hay recording her podcast

The podcast keeping memories of loved ones alive

People are using podcasts to hear stories and the voice of people who have died.

6 Jul 2024
England
8 Jul 2024
Workers in the York factory

KitKat production to stay in York, says Nestle

Manufacturer committed to its 2,000-strong workforce in city where Kit Kats were invented in 1935.

8 Jul 2024
North Yorkshire
9 Jul 2024
Lord David Cameron

Sunak names new top team as Lord Cameron resigns

The interim shadow cabinet features some new names after 12 former cabinet ministers lost their seats.

9 Jul 2024
Politics
7 Jul 2024
Trish Johnson standing in front of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. She is wearing a high vis jacket

Bristol bridge master wants more women engineers

Trish Johnson says she wants to help change the fact that only 10% of UK engineers are women.

7 Jul 2024
Bristol
13 Jul 2024
Holly Willoughby

'Social media companies must tackle sinister chats'

A senior detective says firms must act after a man is jailed for plotting to kill Holly Willoughby.

13 Jul 2024
Essex
12 Jul 2024
Cars queuing at a check-in point at the Port of Dover with an electronic sign saying 'Thanks for your patience'

Dover port warns of up to two-hour waits at peak times

New EU border checks and travel for the Olympics will increase congestion at the UK's busiest port.

12 Jul 2024
Business
10 Jul 2024
Collage of man and woman popping out of phone screens (Credit: Javier Hirschfeld)

Seven ways to spot a bad argument

When people are trying to persuade you, they sometimes reach for tricks like the 'appeal to ignorance' or 'whataboutism' to seem more convincing.

10 Jul 2024
Future
10 Jul 2024
An employee works on the production floor at the Marlin Steel Wire Products factory in Baltimore, Maryland, US, on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

US in fresh crackdown on Chinese steel imports

The US said it was targeting firms from China and other countries diverting trade through Mexico.

10 Jul 2024
Business
16 Jul 2024
Woman's hand posting a letter into a red post box

Royal Mail will deliver letters forever, vows buyer

Daniel Kretinsky says he will not walk away from the Universal Service Obligation to deliver letters.

16 Jul 2024
Business
2 Jul 2024
still of Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in Here (Credit: Sony Pictures)

Why 'de-aging' older film stars is so unsettling

Tom Hanks' new movie Here sees him and Robin Wright looking like teenagers again. It's the latest use of technology that could have far-reaching, and damaging, consequences.

2 Jul 2024
Culture
12 Jul 2024
A girl uses a smartphone as another child sits in front of a computer screen in the background

Starmer against 'simply banning' children's phones

The prime minister has waded into a debate on what content can be accessed by children online.

12 Jul 2024
Family & Education
7 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire Constabulary headquarters building

Police 'answering calls faster than before' - PCC says

Police call handlers are, on average, picking-up much quicker than a year ago.

7 Jul 2024
8 Jul 2024
Robinsons squash after being bottled in a factory

Carlsberg to buy Robinsons squash maker Britvic

The Danish brewer hopes buying Britvic will help grow its business in the soft drinks sector.

8 Jul 2024
Business
9 Jul 2024
Modi and Putin

Modi's balancing act as he meets Putin in Moscow

Mr Modi's visit coincides with a Nato summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be a major theme.

9 Jul 2024
World
15 Jul 2024
President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and President of China Xi Jinping

Is Brazil's Brics-building worth it?

The Brazilian president sees the Brics as a way to remake the world - but it is dominated by China.

15 Jul 2024
Latin America
11 Jul 2024
Construction at the Toll Brothers Borello Ranch Estates housing community in Morgan Hill, California, US, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. T

US inflation cools to slowest pace in a year

Prices in the US rose 3% over the 12 months to June, lifting hopes that the inflation problem is subsiding.

11 Jul 2024
US & Canada
8 Jul 2024
British Labour Party Emily Thornberry arrives at Broadcasting House

Thornberry dropped as new ministers announced

The ex-shadow attorney general is the biggest name missing in the latest list of ministerial appointments.

8 Jul 2024
Politics
10 Jul 2024
E-bikes

Plans to tackle e-bike dangers revealed

Battery fires and nuisance riding are both on the increase in Bradford, a committee hears.

10 Jul 2024
England
7 Jul 2024
Sir Tony Blair

Labour rejects Tony Blair's call for ID cards

Sir Tony, who launched an ID card scheme when he was PM, says they could help control migration.

7 Jul 2024
Politics
11 Jul 2024
Jane Hudson sits in wheelchair in her front room

Paralysed woman inspires mammogram robot

Jane Hudson says she could not get proper breast screening due to her mobility issues.

11 Jul 2024
North Yorkshire
2 Jul 2024
Bionic leg being tested in the MIT study

Bionic leg helps amputees walk using mind control

A high-tech prosthetic leg enables amputees to walk naturally at normal speeds, a study suggests.

2 Jul 2024
Health
2 Jul 2024
A CGI image of a red and black passenger ferry travelling over the water

Zero-emission electric ferry announced for Solent

The electric passenger ferry will serve the Southampton to West Cowes route from late 2025.

2 Jul 2024
5 Jul 2024
Samsung high-capacity DDR5 DRAM modules arranged in Seoul.

Samsung expects profits to jump by more than 1,400%

The South Korean tech giant is benefiting from the AI boom which has lifted the prices of advanced chips.

5 Jul 2024
Business
4 Jul 2024
A pile of discarded old floppy discs used for backup

Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks

The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped.

4 Jul 2024
Asia
1 Jul 2024
Toyota Hilux

Toyota develops hydrogen vehicle at Derbyshire plant

It is hoped the new technology could help the car giant become greener in the future.

1 Jul 2024
Derby
3 Jul 2024
Meta social media icons are being displayed on a smartphone among Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Threads, and other products, with Meta Ink visible in the background. Facebook, which was founded 20 years ago, is featured in this photo illustration taken in Brussels, Belgium, on February 4, 2024.

Brazil blocks Meta from using social media posts to train AI

Brazil's data protection regulator says it aims to protect users, the company says it is disappointed.

3 Jul 2024
Technology
6 Jul 2024
Andy Stevenson smiling with headphone round his neck

'I want to work with fast cars and travel the world'

Andy Stevenson, sporting director of Aston Martin Formula One, is preparing for his home grand prix.

6 Jul 2024
3 Jul 2024
Picture of student Chloe Edwards at university

Young voters in Farnham on key issues at election

3 Jul 2024
Surrey
2 Jul 2024
Joachim Opdenakker (right) and Edwin Verheul

The fastest data in the world

Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth.

2 Jul 2024
3 Jul 2024
A child's hands on a keyboard.

Schools roll out 'state-of-the-art' IT systems

Windows 11 will be installed on computers and new classroom machines are to be provided, staff say.

3 Jul 2024
Guernsey
1 Jul 2024
Man giving speech

Jersey has 'good opportunity' to become crypto hub

But there are warnings companies need to change perspectives to take advantage of digital currency.

1 Jul 2024
Jersey
2 Jul 2024
Vaccine drawn up into a syringe

US pays Moderna $176m to develop bird-flu jab

Moderna is being given $176m to work on a bird-flu vaccine, in case there is ever a human pandemic.

2 Jul 2024
Health
6 Jul 2024
Keir Starmer addresses the cabinet in the Cabinet Room of No 10. They are sat around the iconic table, with papers, files and glasses of water laid out. Mr Starmer is sat next to Deputy PM Angela Raynor and Cabinet Secretary Simon Case

New cabinet meets as Starmer government gets to work

Today is the first full day in power for Labour after its landslide victory, which upended 14 years of Conservative rule.

6 Jul 2024
Politics
1 Jul 2024
A Meta logo displayed on a smartphone screen with Facebook and Instagram logos on a computer screen in background

EU says Instagram’s paid ad-free option breaches rules

The firm faces a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue if it fails to comply with the rules.

1 Jul 2024
Technology
11 Jul 2024
Anant Ambani, son of businessman Mukesh Ambani, poses with his fiance Radhika Merchant on the red carpet during the sangeet ceremony at Jio World Centre, Mumbai, India, July 5, 2024

The marathon Indian wedding turning heads around the world

After four months of lavish events, the wedding of Asia's richest man's son is finally here.

11 Jul 2024
Asia
9 Jul 2024
Joshua Abush designed and installed driveway bollards for a client to protect their car. in Toronto. February 16, 2024. The bollards are heated, controlled by a remote fob, and raise (or lower) in about a 15 seconds.

How Canada became a car theft capital of the world

From installing bollards to hiring private security, fed up Canadians are trying new ways to safeguard their cars.

9 Jul 2024
US & Canada
2 Jul 2024
James Walker in his support chair smiling at the camera wearing a black hat, shades, a t shirt and shorts sat in a garden

'I feel proud to have my vote, my voice'

James Walker, 26, who has Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, is "excited" to head to the polls on Thursday.

2 Jul 2024
Hull & East Yorkshire
10 Jul 2024
A woman sleeping on a bed

Sleep could be boosted by saving small amounts

A quarter of UK adults have less than £100 tucked away, but a report says a savings habit aids mental wellbeing.

10 Jul 2024
Business
9 Jul 2024
June Cole

Care home resident granted Bletchley Park wish

June Cole's visit to the famous codebreaking venue was organised by her care home.

9 Jul 2024
Leicester
2 Jul 2024
 Andy Cowell during his time at Mercedes

Former Mercedes engine chief Cowell to join Aston Martin

Former Mercedes Formula 1 engine chief Andy Cowell is to join Aston Martin as their new group chief executive officer.

2 Jul 2024
Formula 1
12 Jul 2024
Two women in England football tops with England facepaint stand in front of a fully-stocked bar smiling

‘We won’t run out of beer’: Pubs prep for Euro final

A surge in beer, burger, and pizza sales is expected ahead of England's match with Spain on Sunday.

12 Jul 2024
Business
2 Jul 2024
 Andy Cowell during his time at Mercedes

Former Mercedes engine chief Cowell to join Aston Martin

Former Mercedes Formula 1 engine chief Andy Cowell is to join Aston Martin as their new group chief executive officer.

2 Jul 2024
Formula 1
12 Jul 2024
Agustina Ortiz, stands beside her 20,000-litre ferrocement tank at her home in the community of Xixovo, Oaxaca, on 5 December 2023 (Credit: Stephania Corpi Arnaud)

The ancient Mexican techniques to save water

As water scarcity threatens their livelihoods, indigenous women in Mexico are relearning how to grow their ancestral foods.

12 Jul 2024
Future
8 Jul 2024
A person plays a 3D shoot-em-up style video game.

Guernsey gets 'good game' boost from .gg domain

Dr Nigel Roberts said many gamers are "fascinated to learn about Guernsey" with some choosing to visit.

8 Jul 2024
Guernsey
10 Jul 2024
A pregnant woman taking a break from farming work (Credit: Alamy)

How climate change is affecting pregnant women

There's mounting evidence that heat is detrimental for pregnant women and their unborn babies. What can be done to protect them?

10 Jul 2024
Future
7 Jul 2024
A woman in a blue coat standing in front of a tree in a park looking at the camera.

Scammed by the fake Chinese police

Con men threaten to extradite their victims to China if they don’t pay “bail”.

7 Jul 2024
Technology
9 Jul 2024
A footballer's boot treading on a rut in the turf (Credit: Getty Images)

The football pitch made with cork

Tens of thousands of tonnes of rubber crumbs and artificial grass from pitches end up in the sea, research shows. Could natural alternatives help to stop the pollution?

9 Jul 2024
Future
9 Jul 2024
Octopus Energy boss Greg Jackson wearing a black top, against a blue background, with two fingers on his forehead

Energy boss backs lower bills for those near wind farms

Greg Jackson from Octopus says people living near wind farms should pay less for electricity.

9 Jul 2024
Business
11 Jul 2024
A woman sitting at a restaurant table and smiling up at a waiter as she taps her card on the contactless machine

UK economy grew faster than expected in May

A strong performance from the retail and construction sectors helped the economy grow by 0.4%.

11 Jul 2024
Business
6 Jul 2024
Sadiq Khan and Sir Keir Starmer stand in front of a red background

What impact will a Labour government have on London?

As Labour now runs the UK government and City Hall, what impact will this have on London?

6 Jul 2024
London
1 Jul 2024
Road and entrance to the Porton Down science campus

Ministry of Defence road closure starts at Porton

The MoD says a section of Winterslow Road will be closed during the day for "operation reasons."

1 Jul 2024
England
11 Jul 2024
Two young people operating machinery during an apprenticeship

Millions of people not working is ‘unacceptable’ says Labour

Rising levels of worklessness require "immediate action", the new Labour government has said.

11 Jul 2024
Business
3 Jul 2024
Jensen Huang

How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI.

3 Jul 2024
10 Jul 2024
Woman leaning on man's desk as they work together on something on a computer screen

Staff allowed to choose working hours in new trial

The project will build on the original 2022 trial looking at a four-day working week.

10 Jul 2024
Business
1 Jul 2024
Rocket falling from the sky leaving a trail of dark smoke

China rocket crashes after 'accidental' launch

Footage shows the Tianlong-3 rocket falling back to Earth and exploding in a hillside in central China.

1 Jul 2024
Asia
1 Jul 2024
Jeff Bezos standing next to stack of books (Credit: Getty Images)

A 36-year-old Jeff Bezos talks about losing money

Before Amazon was the top player in the ecommerce space, it was Jeff Bezos's "famously unprofitable company", as he said in an exclusive 2000 BBC Newsnight interview.

1 Jul 2024
Culture
28 Jun 2024
Explosion

WW2 mine dredged up by fishing boat destroyed

A bomb disposal team is called after a fishing boat dredges up a magnetic mine in the sea off Kent.

28 Jun 2024
3 Jul 2024
York Crown Court exterior

Couple sentenced for sharing child abuse images

Thomas Anderson, 35, and Christopher Ternent, 39, sent each other images of children being abused.

3 Jul 2024
7 Jul 2024
Truss ousted/declaration

Who are the newly elected MPs for Norfolk?

A guide to all the Members of Parliament who will be representing Norfolk in the House of Commons.

7 Jul 2024
Norfolk
8 Jul 2024
A woman in a shop holds her bank card ready to pay for an item while a shop worker holds the card machine

Bank rate-setter says hold interest rates in August

One member of the Bank of England's committee deciding rates warns inflation could go back up.

8 Jul 2024
Business
4 Jul 2024
Hannu Rauma

Would having an AI boss be better than your current human one?

Companies are now experimenting with using AI systems to manage their staff.

4 Jul 2024
US & Canada
9 Jul 2024
A historic illustration of Stonehenge (Credit: Getty Images)

The message to the future hidden under Stonehenge

In 1877, the historian Frederic Harrison wanted to bury a legacy for the 29th Century beneath the UK's ancient monument.

9 Jul 2024
Future
9 Jul 2024
Man in Thames Water hi-viz jacket standing next to a Thames Water van

Thames Water has 11 months until cash runs out

The UK's largest water company saw annual profits increase but its debts also climbed to over £15bn.

9 Jul 2024
Business
1 Jul 2024
Helicopter being used in construction of 4G mast in Glen Coe

Glen Coe phone mast site 'UK's highest'

The 4G mast has been installed at 1,108m in the Highlands.

1 Jul 2024
Highlands & Islands
5 Jul 2024
US retail worker

US jobs growth in June beats expectations

US markets remain optimistic the Fed could start cutting rates later this year.

5 Jul 2024
Business
3 Jul 2024
Simon Gibbs is wearing a suit and tie and smiling at the camera

Building named after head teacher who died in France

One pupil describes Simon Gibbs telling them "to do the right thing when nobody is watching".

3 Jul 2024
Essex
4 Jul 2024
Roblox characters in front of  Downing Street

BBC Roblox gaming pop-up injects fun into election process

Players can meet Clive Myrie, Laura Kuenssberg and Jeremy Vine whilst helping Larry the Cat find ballot boxes across the game.

4 Jul 2024
5 Jul 2024
Liz Truss and Jacob Rees-Mogg

Liz Truss and Rees-Mogg among big-name Tory losses

The former prime minister was among high-profile losses as the Tories slump to a historic defeat.

5 Jul 2024
Politics
5 Jul 2024
Heidi Alexander with Will Stone

Tory heartland turns multi-colour

Every MP in Wiltshire was once Conservative but some seats have changed hands following the election.

5 Jul 2024
Wiltshire
1 Jul 2024
Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station's cooling towers

Final fuel delivery marks end of the line for coal

The UK's last remaining coal-fired power station will close at the end of September.

1 Jul 2024
Nottingham
30 Jun 2024
Mark Westwood in a jacket, shirt and tie smiling at the camera

Government needs 'commitment' to aerospace - expert

A university professor says aeronautics companies will want a new government to provide "commitment and stability".

30 Jun 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
30 Jun 2024
Sian Eleri standing on a cliff top looking up at the sky

UFOs: From psychology to air traffic, are we closer than ever to an answer?

Why modern technology puts us in a stronger position than ever to work out what's going on in the skies above us.

30 Jun 2024
6 Jul 2024
Screenshot from the game

Student's adventure video game wins national prize

The computer science student has been named amongst the UK’s best student game developers.

6 Jul 2024
Somerset
2 Jul 2024
Tesla's Cyber Truck

Tesla surprises with better than expected car sales

The electric car maker sold more cars than expected this spring, raising hopes of a revival.

2 Jul 2024
30 Jun 2024
Teens looking down at their phones (Credit: Getty Images)

Can a law make social media less addictive?

New York just passed a law on "addictive" social media feeds for children, but some researchers are questioning what that actually means.

30 Jun 2024
Future
5 Jul 2024
Fir Park, home of Motherwell

Barmacks outline 'path to success' for Motherwell

Erik and Courtney Barmack say their proposed investment in Motherwell can "usher in a new era of prosperity" for the Fir Park club.

5 Jul 2024
Motherwell
3 Jul 2024
Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist in Challengers (Credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

Why Gen Z love 'hot rodent' men

From Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist to Jeremy Allen White and Glen Powell, the controversial 'hot rodent' trend has much to say about male privilege and beauty standards in Hollywood.

3 Jul 2024
Culture
5 Jul 2024
Fir Park, home of Motherwell

Barmacks outline 'path to success' for Motherwell

Erik and Courtney Barmack say their proposed investment in Motherwell can "usher in a new era of prosperity" for the Fir Park club.

5 Jul 2024
Motherwell
2 Jul 2024
Shaun Campbell

Man's hobby converting old consoles becomes career

Shaun Campbell spends weeks creating unique designs made from retro gaming consoles.

2 Jul 2024
England
8 Jul 2024
Abubakar Salim with Clinton Liberty on the set of House of the Dragon

House of the Dragon actor shocked by online hate

Abubakar Salim, who runs a video game studio, has spoken out against the abuse he has received.

8 Jul 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
4 Jul 2024
Picture of McDonald's Egg McMuffin.

Bird flu hits McDonald's Australia breakfast hours

The fast food giant is serving its full breakfast menu in the country until 10:30am, instead of midday.

4 Jul 2024
Business
27 Jun 2024
Dr Martin Khechara smiles while holding a booklet about the festival in front of a gazebo and inflatable balloon entrance way. He is wearing a black T-shirt and sunglasses

Festival aims to spark interest in science

Organisers want to show that science, technology, engineering and maths is for everyone.

27 Jun 2024
Wolverhampton
6 Jul 2024
Newly elected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gives a speech at his official London residence at No 10 Downing Street for the first time

Starmer names first cabinet after landslide win

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Chancellor Rachel Reeves are among a record 11 women in the new PM's team.

6 Jul 2024
Politics
6 Jul 2024
Graphic showing Angela Rayner, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves

Who's in Keir Starmer's new cabinet?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Labour MPs to cabinet positions after landslide election victory.

6 Jul 2024
Politics
29 Jun 2024
A man in a hi-vis jacket installing solar panels on the roof of a building

Solar panel scheme gets further roll-out

People have until 9 August to register interest in the project to install renewable energy tech.

29 Jun 2024
Hereford & Worcester
1 Jul 2024
Malawian musician Lucius Banda wearing headphones

The Malawi music icon who became a 'soldier for the poor'

Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless.

1 Jul 2024
Africa
1 Jul 2024
Katty Kay and Lindsey Vonn (Credit: BBC/Nina Babel)

Influential with Katty Kay: Lindsey Vonn

The decorated US downhill skier opens up to Katty Kay about the mental state that led her to gold medal victory and the "hole" that's left when her mind isn't on winning anymore.

1 Jul 2024
Worklife
28 Jun 2024
A scenic countryside view with a cool, black sports car speeding through

Electric car battery charges in under five minutes in track test

The charging time is much quicker than even the fastest-charging batteries currently on the market.

28 Jun 2024
Technology
4 Jul 2024
A box for a toddler's kitchen set which had contained succulents

Rare plants hidden in toys - and other trafficking tactics

How endangered species are smuggled out of Africa and what is being done to prevent it.

4 Jul 2024
Africa
28 Jun 2024
Part of the Bromeswell Bucket

Missing 6th Century bucket pieces found at Sutton Hoo

A month-long excavation finds further fragments from a bucket that was first discovered in 1986.

28 Jun 2024
Suffolk
4 Jul 2024
Shoppers are seen leaving a Tesco store

Over 20,000 Tesco staff to split £30m from share schemes

The supermarket says most staff in line to receive a share of the windfall work on the shop floor.

4 Jul 2024
Business
8 Jul 2024
Boeing name and logo seen on the side of a plane

What's the right punishment for 'too big to fail' Boeing?

Boeing is one of the largest and most important companies in the US but is it too big to be held to account?

8 Jul 2024
Business
5 Jul 2024
A woman wearing a blue floral top turns over a sign in her shop door saying Open

Labour must act now to reboot the economy

The cautious approach Labour took in the election campaign of not offering a lot cannot last into government, says the BBC's economics editor.

5 Jul 2024
Business
28 Jun 2024
A robotic hand gripping a red plastic apple

University makes robotic hand 'breakthrough'

The university teamed up with three others in the US to achieve robotic hand dexterity.

28 Jun 2024
Bristol
5 Jul 2024
A man and woman wearing high-vis jackets and yellow hard hats hold a measuring tape in a house under construction

Shares in housebuilders rise on back of Labour win

The party has pledged to reform the planning system, although some have warned that doing so will not be easy.

5 Jul 2024
Business
28 Jun 2024
The Icon of the Seas cruise ship on its maiden voyage from the Port of Miami (Credit: Getty Images)

Why cruising is worse than flying

Many cruise companies are touting their green credentials. But can cruise ships ever be sustainable?

28 Jun 2024
Future
30 Jun 2024
Kai Havertz celebrates

'Decisive 16 seconds' from 'ridiculous' VAR as German 'belief' grows

Denmark were left rueing two VAR decisions as Germany won 2-0 to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals.

30 Jun 2024
European Championship
29 Jun 2024
SpaceX logo and Starship rocket in background (Credit: Getty Images)

The environmental cost of rocket launches

Space launches are increasing and the rockets are getting bigger. What's the environmental impact on the surrounding areas, particularly when things go wrong?

29 Jun 2024
Future
5 Jul 2024
A man and woman wearing high-vis jackets and yellow hard hats hold a measuring tape in a house under construction

Shares in housebuilders rise on back of Labour win

The party has pledged to reform the planning system, although some have warned that doing so will not be easy.

5 Jul 2024
Business
9 Jul 2024
Relatives of people killed in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Boeing 737 MAX crash hold a press conference after meeting with Department of Justice officials over concerns about how the US government has handled the criminal prosecution into Boeing, outside a government office in Washington, DC, April 24, 2024.

Boeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud charge

Families of the people who died on the flights five years ago have criticised it as a "sweetheart deal".

9 Jul 2024
Business
8 Jul 2024
Rachel Reeves gives her first speech as chancellor

Reeves to bring back housebuilding targets

The new chancellor says Labour is ready to make tough decisions to boost the UK economy.

8 Jul 2024
Business
28 Jun 2024
New swimming pool

Baby and toddler pool to open in former warehouse

The aquatic facility in Washington, near Steyning, has been set up in a former warehouse.

28 Jun 2024
11 Jul 2024
Person filling up a pink bottle with water at a kitchen sink

Water bills: How much will I have to pay?

The regulator sets price limits for England and Wales, but water bills vary across the country.

11 Jul 2024
Business
30 Jun 2024
Coal train in front of power station

Power station's last coal delivery arrives by rail

The 1,650-tonne load pulls into the Ratcliffe-on-Soar site, bringing an era to an end.

30 Jun 2024
Nottingham
4 Jul 2024
BBC Scotland presentation team

How BBC Scotland is covering the general election

How to watch and listen to all the election coverage, reaction and analysis on BBC Scotland.

4 Jul 2024
Scotland
6 Jul 2024
Composite image of Laura Kuenssberg and Keir and Victoria Starmer

Inside Keir Starmer's preparations for power

The new PM and his team face the huge responsibility that comes with being in power.

6 Jul 2024
BBC InDepth
27 Jun 2024
South Korean webtoon artist Seok-Woo working at his office in Bucheon, west of Seoul.

Korean web comic giant set for $2.7bn market debut

Webtoon Entertainment says it has 170m monthly active users in over 150 countries around the world.

27 Jun 2024
Business
8 Jul 2024
Stacey Ellis looks at a computer

'I had to downgrade my life' - US workers in debt to buy groceries

Americans are taking loans to afford basic necessities - as groceries prices have surged by 25%.

8 Jul 2024
US & Canada
5 Jul 2024
Rachel Reeves

Reeves: 'There's not a huge amount of money'

The new chancellor says she has inherited a depleted economy that will create a “challenge” for Labour.

5 Jul 2024
Business
27 Jun 2024
An Amazon Fresh store

What is 'AI washing' and why is it a problem?

Tech firms commonly highlight their use of AI, but in some cases it may be exaggerated.

27 Jun 2024
29 Jun 2024
Candidates taking part in debate

Four takeaways from North Shropshire debate

The candidates standing in North Shropshire take part in an hour-long debate.

29 Jun 2024
Shropshire
8 Jul 2024
A facial close up of Ciaran Martin looking directly into the lens of a camera. He has got white short hair and is wearing a white shirt underneath a navy suit. The background is blurred.

Fix NHS gaps or face more attacks - ex cyber chief

Experts warn outdated NHS IT systems remain vulnerable after the cyber attack on hospitals.

8 Jul 2024
London
2 Jul 2024
Attleborough town sign

Are voters in Conservative stronghold disillusioned?

George Freeman is hoping to defend the seat he first won in 2010, but has fears things could be changing.

2 Jul 2024
Norfolk
3 Jul 2024
A picture of Joyce Jones smiling

'We want her to celebrate in style'

Senior care worker Jade Coghlan said: "Everyone's going all out - her face on that day is going to be absolutely priceless!".

3 Jul 2024
Bristol
13 Jun 2024
Hologram of Mary Wheatland

‘Time portal’ attraction up for technology award

The Bognor Regis Time Portal is in the final of the Auggie Awards, taking place in California.

13 Jun 2024
Sussex
4 Jul 2024
Kellie Dingwall

Blind gamers say accessibility is a 'must-have'

Kellie Dingwall is one of a growing number of visually impaired people who are getting into online gaming.

4 Jul 2024
Tayside & Central Scotland
8 Jul 2024
Scientist with petri dish under green light (Credit: Getty Images)

Why scientists are renaming deadly viruses

Viruses have traditionally been named after the places or animals they have been first discovered in. Now scientists are trying to bring order to the chaos of virus naming.

8 Jul 2024
Future
29 Jun 2024
A view of an individual mobile combat separation and guidance control test conducted by the the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Missile General Directorate at unknown location according to KCNA (Korean Central News Agency), in this image released by the Korean Central News Agency on June 26, 2024.

North Korea says it fired a new weapon - is it lying?

North Korea says it succeeded in testing a multiple warhead missile, but the South and others are not convinced.

29 Jun 2024
Asia
15 Jun 2024
Ewan, Lachlan and Jamie MacLean

We want to smash the Pacific rowing record - using F1 technology

Three Scottish brothers want to become the fastest team to row across the Pacific Ocean.

15 Jun 2024
Edinburgh
28 Jun 2024
Stressed woman in yellow jumper trying to use bank card on her laptop

Major UK high street banks say payment issues fixed

Several people have told the BBC they are still facing issues, with some saying they have little cash left.

28 Jun 2024
Business
26 Jun 2024
Rivian electric vehicle on production line.

VW to invest up to $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian

Shares in the US-based electric truck and SUV maker jumped by almost 50% after the announcement.

26 Jun 2024
Business
11 Jul 2024
A little girl smiling while washing her hands under the kitchen tap while a woman holds her

Row over rise in water bills as firms say it's not enough

Water firms have hit out at bill rises of £94 over the next five years after wanting bigger hikes.

11 Jul 2024
Business
15 Jun 2024
Ewan, Lachlan and Jamie MacLean

We want to smash the Pacific rowing record - using F1 technology

Three Scottish brothers want to become the fastest team to row across the Pacific Ocean.

15 Jun 2024
Edinburgh
4 Jul 2024
The band Oasis playing on stage

The tunnel that links beer, Scuba diving and Oasis

How they maintain the historic wettest, lowest, and once longest rail tunnel in the UK.

4 Jul 2024
Wales
4 Jul 2024
Independence Day fireworks explode behind the Washington Monument in Washington DC (Credit: Getty Images)

Why air quality drops around 4 July

Millions of tonnes of fireworks are set off each year to mark Independence Day in the US, causing air pollution to spike. Should you be worried?

4 Jul 2024
Future
28 Jun 2024
Stressed woman in yellow jumper trying to use bank card on her laptop

Major UK high street banks say payment issues fixed

Several people have told the BBC they are still facing issues, with some saying they have little cash left.

28 Jun 2024
Business
29 Jun 2024
A child lying on a sofa using a smart phone

Pupils taught dangers of sharing indecent photos

Young students in Liskeard have taken part in a police-led workshop on how to stay safe online.

29 Jun 2024
Cornwall
29 Jun 2024
Graphic showing BBC Your Voice, Your Vote branding

Your Voice, Your Vote: Abolish Tamar Bridge toll

Plymouth resident Linda Eastlake said central government should be responsible for the toll.

29 Jun 2024
England
3 Jul 2024
A shipping barge on the water (Credit: Getty Images)

The obvious idea that slashes shipping's emissions

"Sail fast, then wait" is a common motto in some parts of the shipping industry, but some ships are making the bold move of slowing down to save money and emissions.

3 Jul 2024
Future
25 Jun 2024
Man inspects monitors

The screen tech that can do almost anything

New technology promises TV and phone screens that use much less electricity than current models.

25 Jun 2024
3 Jul 2024
Tim Parker

Ex-Post Office chair denies hiding key Horizon report

Tim Parker says he did not share a report with the Post Office board following advice from lawyers.

3 Jul 2024
Business
5 Jul 2024
Rachel Reeves at a campaign event, with people seen blurred in the background

Rachel Reeves: Who is the UK's new chancellor?

In her maiden speech in the Commons in 2010, she vowed to fight for "jobs, growth and prosperity".

5 Jul 2024
Business
26 Jun 2024
Lamp post with CCTV cameras

CCTV investment is 'game changer' for Castle Point

The cameras will be installed in areas blighted by anti-social behaviour across Castle Point.

26 Jun 2024
Essex
25 Jun 2024
A female pilot talking to girls beside a jet

Hundreds of girls attend engineering festival

The 'Reach for the Sky' event took place in a hanger at RNAS Culdrose on Saturday.

25 Jun 2024
2 Jul 2024
Home screen of the Tubi streaming platform.

Fox set to launch free Netflix rival in UK

Tubi will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including Hollywood titles and British content.

2 Jul 2024
Business
25 Jun 2024
The grey speaker sitting on a wooden table. The main speaker has rounded edges and a screen in the middle of it about the size of a smartphone and next to it is a smaller, round speaker

Smart speaker device designed by deaf student

Sam Russell says it is "astounding" that existing technology is so difficult for many people to use.

25 Jun 2024
Nottingham
30 Jun 2024
Police photograph of Michelle Bettles

Unsolved murder of mother-of-three affected expert

Prof Patricia Wiltshire tells Desert Island Discs the murder of Michelle Bettles stayed with her.

30 Jun 2024
Norfolk
3 Jul 2024
A warehouse worker wearing a hi-vis vest and hard hat pulling a pallet of boxes out of a factory for delivery

Greece starts six-day working week for some industries

The country says the policy will help boost economic growth.

3 Jul 2024
Business
27 Jun 2024
Three men sitting on a sofa watching football on TV

'Supersize' TV sales shoot up thanks to Euro 2024

Currys and John Lewis say bigger TVs have proved popular with customers due to the tournament.

27 Jun 2024
Business
5 Jul 2024
The edge of a riverbank (Credit: Getty Images)

Cleaning up the UK's sewage-infested hotspots

As effluent from sewage works and agricultural pollution flow freely into rivers, researchers and local citizens are urgently seeking to clean up the UK's waterways.

5 Jul 2024
Future
28 Jun 2024
Lloyds Bank on Gorleston High Street

Town to be left with no high street bank

Lloyds has become the latest bank to announce it is closing its branch.

28 Jun 2024
Norfolk
3 Jul 2024
Satellite image of Hurricane Dorian in 2019 (Credit: Getty Images)

What happens when hurricanes rapidly intensify

Hurricane Beryl, the first category five storm of 2024, could be a sign of what is to come.

3 Jul 2024
Future
27 Jun 2024
Three men sitting on a sofa watching football on TV

'Supersize' TV sales shoot up thanks to Euro 2024

Currys and John Lewis say bigger TVs have proved popular with customers due to the tournament.

27 Jun 2024
Business
2 Jul 2024
A drawing of a girl in a white dress holding a wooden staff with a bird sitting on top, is looking at clouds from a mountain top

Hastings girl wins prestigious game design award

Tallulah Martinez, 17, from Hastings wins Bafta's Game Concept Award for 15 to 18-year-olds

2 Jul 2024
Sussex
3 Jul 2024
A drain pipe releasing dirty water

Water firms could be sued over sewage after ruling

Owners of adjacent waterways or even members of the public could now bring action over sewage pollution.

3 Jul 2024
Business
28 Jun 2024
A Manx flag blowing in the wind

Manx language added to Google Translate

Manx has seen a revival since the death of the last native speaker, Ned Maddrell, in 1974.

28 Jun 2024
Isle of Man
25 Jun 2024
Albert Einstein smoking a pipe

Einstein atomic bomb letter to be auctioned

The note helped persuade President Roosevelt the US should develop the world's first nuclear weapons.

25 Jun 2024
Technology
27 Jun 2024
England captain Harry Kane and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford singing the national anthem

What we have learned from the Euro 2024 group stage

With the group stage completed, BBC Sport takes a look at five things we have learned from the competition in Germany so far.

27 Jun 2024
European Championship
26 Jun 2024
Finger over a smartphone

Banning smartphones helps learning, say educators

The majority of secondary schools in the islands have policies to prohibit or limit their use.

26 Jun 2024
UK
2 Jul 2024
People walking into a Sainsbury's supermarket

Sainsbury's hit as wet weather dampens Argos sales

Food sales rise but the soggy spring hits demand for garden equipment and outdoor furniture

2 Jul 2024
Business
28 Jun 2024
Tom Ellis

Politicians quizzed by friend of stabbing victim

Steven Rose was a friend of 25-year-old Tom Ellis, who died after being stabbed in Nuneaton.

28 Jun 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
24 Jun 2024
An iPhone with the EU logo projected onto it

Apple in breach of law on App Store, says EU

It is the first time a company has been found to be in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

24 Jun 2024
Technology
1 Jul 2024
Buffalo, New York in the summer(Credit: Getty Images)

These cities claim to be 'climate havens'

Buffalo, New York, is one of a growing number of cities to embrace the idea of being a climate refuge, but can they actually protect residents from extreme weather?

1 Jul 2024
Future
25 Jun 2024
A single telegraph pole with a cable attached to the top

Fibre-broadband telegraph pole plans rejected

Bids for dozens of the poles are turned down amid concerns about their appearance and impact on nature.

25 Jun 2024
Isle of Man
29 Jun 2024
Crisps made from potato skin dipped in a mayonnaise pot

Pupils cook up award-winning food waste recipe book

How do you use up left overs? Have you ever thought of making your own crisps from potato skins?

29 Jun 2024
Wales
27 Jun 2024
 Gareth Jenkins, (man with white beard, wearing white shirt and  carrying a rucksack) former engineer at Fujitsu Services Ltd, arrives at Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry Public, 27 June 2024.

IT expert 'pressurised' by Post Office over evidence

Gareth Jenkins says he felt pressure from the Post Office over evidence he gave in the trial of Seema Misra.

27 Jun 2024
Business
23 Jun 2024
Anne Dunwell

The cold case unit solving crimes from the 1960s

Retired South Yorkshire Police detectives revisit murder and sexual assault cases using new technology.

23 Jun 2024
South Yorkshire
1 Jul 2024
Dave Ricks, the boss of Eli Lilly, gesturing with his hands at a conference in March, wearing a dark suit and blue tie

UK planning laws deter investment, says drugs giant

Dave Ricks says he had considered building a factory in the UK, but chose another country instead.

1 Jul 2024
Business
29 Jun 2024
two anonymous people dealing drugs

Your Voice, Your Vote: 'Crime is our priority for politicians'

Voters who have contacted the BBC explain why they want candidates to concentrate on crime.

29 Jun 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
1 Jul 2024
Dave Ricks, the boss of Eli Lilly, gesturing with his hands at a conference in March, wearing a dark suit and blue tie

UK planning laws deter investment, says drugs giant

Dave Ricks says he had considered building a factory in the UK, but chose another country instead.

1 Jul 2024
Business
26 Jun 2024
The band ABBA

World's biggest music labels sue over AI copyright

Sony, Universal and Warner claim AI software steals music to "spit out" similar work.

26 Jun 2024
Business
2 Jul 2024
Ellen Morgan

Your Voice, Your Vote: Fix social care costs

Ellen Morgan, 50, is calling for further investment to be put into carers services.

2 Jul 2024
Cornwall
27 Jun 2024
A London Underground passenger caught their coat in the tube door, on the platform at Archway station facing the front of the train

Woman, 101, dragged on Tube platform by coat

The woman sustained serious injuries in the accident at Archway London Underground station.

27 Jun 2024
London
4 Jul 2024
Visitors look at MG4 on display at electric vehicle fair in Spain.

EU hits Chinese electric cars with new tariffs

The move poses a challenge to Beijing, which hopes EVs will help revive the country's flagging economy.

4 Jul 2024
Business
27 Jun 2024
Sign of Kimberly-Clark factory on a grass verge near the entrance of the factory

Hundreds of jobs at risk at wet wipe factory

A wet wipe manufacturer has said it may have to close one of its sites due to the plastic ban.

27 Jun 2024
Wales
26 Jun 2024
Tom Kohler-Cadmore holds his bat up ready during a game for Somerset game

Kohler-Cadmore tried brace after 'bad concussion'

Somerset's Tom Kohler-Cadmore says he wears a neck brace to try and minimise the impact of a head injury after a "bad concussion" in 2022.

26 Jun 2024
Somerset
1 Jul 2024
Road sign for Tata steel plant in Port Talbot, Wales

Union calls off Port Talbot steel workers' strike

"Essential" talks will now take place over the future of the UK's largest steel plant.

1 Jul 2024
Business
26 Jun 2024
Tom Kohler-Cadmore holds his bat up ready during a game for Somerset game

Kohler-Cadmore tried brace after 'bad concussion'

Somerset's Tom Kohler-Cadmore says he wears a neck brace to try and minimise the impact of a head injury after a "bad concussion" in 2022.

26 Jun 2024
Somerset
25 Jun 2024
Close up of Howard Wicks

Man with locked-in syndrome writes book

Howard Wicks was diagnosed with locked-in syndrome after he suffered a stroke in 2011.

25 Jun 2024
Devon
28 Jun 2024
Sânziana Foia

'I’ve invented an alternative to uncomfortable smear tests'

Sânziana Foia's non-invasive test detects harmful virus strains and delivers fast results at home.

28 Jun 2024
Edinburgh, Fife & East
29 Jun 2024
TikTok

Is this really the TikTok general election?

Snarky jibes and silly memes have been a hit on TikTok but the real social battle is elsewhere.

29 Jun 2024
27 Jun 2024
Woman with shoulder-length brown curly hair sits at a desk. She is looking at a piece of paper with a pen in her hand. There is a book and a laptop open in front of her. She is wearing a peach shirt. There are shelves of books in the background.

AI exam submissions can go undetected - study

The study follows concerns that students could be using artificial intelligence (AI) to cheat.

27 Jun 2024
1 Jul 2024
Clariss Moore holds photograph of her daughter Danielle Moore who was killed in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302

Boeing to get 'sweetheart deal' - victims' lawyer

The deal includes a fine, three years of probation and safety audits, according to a lawyer representing the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes.

1 Jul 2024
Business
28 Jun 2024
A composite image showing three young people, two women and a man, who are among the election social media influencers idenitified by the BBC, with a background in the BBC election colours

How social media is making young people accidental election influencers

Meet the young people, some not old enough to vote, thrust into the spotlight of the election debate.

28 Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024
File photo of of BTS posing for photographs in 2020.

K-pop agents charged with insider trading over BTS

The employees are accused of selling shares before BTS members announced they were taking a break.

28 Jun 2024
Business
28 Jun 2024
Nike shoes displayed at a Macy's store

Nike tumbles as upstarts grab market share

Nike shares plunged more than 12% in after hours trading after the sportswear giant lowered its outlook

28 Jun 2024
Business
28 Jun 2024
Nike shoes displayed at a Macy's store

Nike tumbles as upstarts grab market share

Nike shares plunged more than 12% in after hours trading after the sportswear giant lowered its outlook

28 Jun 2024
Business
27 Jun 2024
Jo Williams

Nuneaton weighs up levelling up

The government has invested in the town - but what progess has been made since the last election?

27 Jun 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
25 Jun 2024
Taking inspiration from human skin ligaments, the prototype face can be made to smile

Faces made of living skin make robots smile

Scientists find a way to attach living skin to robot faces for more realistic smiles and expressions.

25 Jun 2024
Health
26 Jun 2024
Susie Roy testing water. She stands in front of foliage including ferns, holding a string attached to a canister while wearing latex gloves. She has grey and dark hair pulled back in a bun and a blue-striped shirt under a hi-vis jacket

Meet-up for volunteers testing river water quality

About 15 people have been taking samples from the Teme as part of a national project.

26 Jun 2024
England
26 Jun 2024
A brown and white XL Bully on a lead with a collar on in a field

Police arrest 64 people and seize XL bully in raids

Police forces across the South West crack down on drugs during June as part of Operation Vanquish.

26 Jun 2024
Gloucestershire
3 Jul 2024
Mum and daughter sitting on swing with back to camera

Mum says girl 'doesn't get right support' at school

Parents and teachers say there is not enough provision for students with special educational needs.

3 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire
29 Jun 2024
Two Canadian volleyball players (Credit: Left on Friday)

Nine of the most stylish Olympics outfits

From voguish volleyball outfits to sleek skatewear, this year's event in Paris has been called "the most fashionable Olympics". Here are the kits that prove it.

29 Jun 2024
Culture
25 Jun 2024
Jonathan Neilan smiling while sat outside under shade on a sunny day outside a restaurant. He is wearing a navy top and sunglasses.

Father killed in crash was 'willing to help anyone'

The family of Jonathan Neilan paid tribute to a "loving husband" after his death last week.

25 Jun 2024
Wiltshire
1 Jul 2024
Woman looking at house prices in an estate agent's window

High mortgage rates pricing out buyers, says Nationwide

The building society's comments come as it says house prices rose by 0.2% in June.

1 Jul 2024
Business
1 Jul 2024
Detective Chief Superintendent Sam Faulds

Warning over 'eye-watering' rise in online sex offences

Police Scotland say reports of online child sexual abuse and exploitation have increased by 21% in a year.

1 Jul 2024
Scotland
2 Jul 2024
A couple walking under a banner reading "No tourist flats" in Barcelona (Credit: Getty Images)

What does a world without Airbnb look like?

With Barcelona announcing a total ban on short-term rentals from the end of 2028, how will decisions to curb Airbnb and others in the world's major cities change how we travel?

2 Jul 2024
Travel
29 Jun 2024
Downing Street road sign

Has frantic election campaign actually grappled with massive issues UK faces?

There's been drama galore over the past month - but have our politicians really addressed the crucial issues facing the country?

29 Jun 2024
BBC InDepth
28 Jun 2024
Macey Landon-Jones singing on stage while holding a microphone

What it's like being a popstar with slow broadband

Superfast broadband coverage in Wales is patchy, with politicians promising to improve things.

28 Jun 2024
Wales
29 Jun 2024
Stock image of a woman using a sewing machine to repair a colourful item of clothing

M&S to launch clothing repairs service

The move comes as retailers try to encourage more sustainable habits among their shoppers.

29 Jun 2024
Business
26 Jun 2024
File image of a woman wearing a wrist alarm consisting of a black band, white unit and red button

Council warned over broken alarm after woman dies

An assistant coroner said Anoush Summers' broken wrist alarm "probably contributed to her death".

26 Jun 2024
London
2 Jul 2024
Graphic showing BBC Your Voice, Your Vote branding

BBC Oxford election debate: Five things we learned

Candidates from Oxfordshire take part in a debate answering questions from the public.

2 Jul 2024
Oxford
23 Jun 2024
Teenager in flower dress stands behind stall filled with mugs, artwork and jewelry

'Teenage market' showcases young entrepreneurs

Amber Maxfield, 17, said business so far at the market had been "really good".

23 Jun 2024
Cumbria
21 Jun 2024
A hand holding a phone with the TikTok logo on it, int front of the US Capitol building

TikTok confirms it offered US government a 'kill switch'

The platform made the disclosure as part of its legal challenge against a law forcing its sale in the US.

21 Jun 2024
Technology
30 Jun 2024
Graphic showing BBC Your Voice, Your Vote branding

Your Voice, Your Vote: Scrap VAT on bio fuels

Steve Inglis has said scrapping VAT on greener fuels would make them an affordable alternative.

30 Jun 2024
Cornwall
26 Jun 2024
Police car generic

Two police officers dismissed for offensive messages

The two PCs shared 856 racist, sexist, misogynistic and homophobic messages.

26 Jun 2024
England
21 Jun 2024
An exterior shot of Bradford College's Advanced Technology Building

Green grant helps college turn off fossil fuels

Bradford College will use the cash to connect two buildings to the city's low-carbon energy network.

21 Jun 2024
Bradford
24 Jun 2024
The oustide of Wolverhampton Central Library, showing the Central Library sign above arches on a red brick wall

Library remains open as restoration work begins

Work will begin on the building in Wolverhampton as part of a learning quarter masterplan.

24 Jun 2024
Wolverhampton
27 Jun 2024
Foxconn stock photo

India reviews iPhone factory for 'not hiring married women'

The firm has come under the scanner for allegedly not employing married women at its factory in Tamil Nadu state.

27 Jun 2024
Asia
1 Jul 2024
Woman standing in front of radiator looks at energy bill with phone in her other hand

Energy prices fall but relief may be temporary

A new price cap from energy regulator Ofgem takes effect but bills are likely to rise again before winter.

1 Jul 2024
Business
27 Jun 2024
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council head office

Worker 'accessed child service data' without approval

The member of staff allegedly opened records of people they knew without clearance, a council says.

27 Jun 2024
Tees
27 Jun 2024
A sign outside King's Collee Hospital in London

Cyber attack sees over 1,000 NHS ops postponed

Thousands of appointments and procedures are postponed at London hospitals after a data hack.

27 Jun 2024
London
24 Jun 2024
An engineer turns the vent of a gas pump (Credit: Getty Images)

The unnatural impacts of natural gas

Leaked methane is helping scientists map toxic threats to health.

24 Jun 2024
Future
1 Jul 2024
Alan Taylor and Gail Sprigg

'We feel they're making unbelievable promises'

A glass company boss on Smethwick's very own Downing Street says tax pledges are creating uncertainty.

1 Jul 2024
Birmingham & Black Country
2 Jul 2024
Abandoned armchair in a field

The election issues you care about that manifestos barely mention

BBC audiences have asked for more detail on issues such as fly-tipping, income tax thresholds and assisted dying

2 Jul 2024
Politics
25 Jun 2024
Classic blue Mercedes Pagoda in Upper Heyford workshop

Classic cars 'upcycled' to electric

Older cars increasingly cannot drive in city centre low-emission zones, but Everrati believes it has the solution.

25 Jun 2024
Oxford
28 Jun 2024
A father and his young daughter look worried whilst looking at bills

Incomes have risen 'at a crawl' says think tank

Typical household incomes went up by just £140 a year on average in the last 14 years, according to the Resolution Foundation.

28 Jun 2024
Business
27 Jun 2024
A person's hand on the keyboard of a laptop computer

Warning after rise in email phishing scams

Anyone who believes they have been targeted has been urged to contact the authorities.

27 Jun 2024
Guernsey
1 Jul 2024
A worker at Qcells' factory in Dalton

'Only latte liberals care about green energy round here'

The US president has invested heavily in renewable energy jobs but with little political benefit.

1 Jul 2024
World
24 Jun 2024
Fire at the Enva waste facility in Linwood near Paisley

Stay indoors advice lifted for industrial estate fire

Emergency services have been at the Enva electronic waste in Renfrewshire facility since Sunday evening

24 Jun 2024
Glasgow & West Scotland
21 Jun 2024
Officers training with DNA testing kits

Police get DNA training after livestock attacks

Officers hope the technique being trialled will allow them to prosecute those responsible in the future.

21 Jun 2024
Devon
25 Jun 2024
Crawler to retrieve small munition (Credit: SeaTerra)

The robots hunting Nazi-era bombs in the sea

Remote-controlled seabed crawlers and robots with "smart grabbers" are cleaning up some of the 1.6 million tonnes of toxic munitions in the North and Baltic seas.

25 Jun 2024
Future
21 Jun 2024
Officers training with DNA testing kits

Police get DNA training after livestock attacks

Officers hope the technique being trialled will allow them to prosecute those responsible in the future.

21 Jun 2024
Devon
27 Jun 2024
Dr Lucy Goodebe-Docker

Hospital cyber-attack hampers GP blood services

GP surgeries are struggling to process blood tests due to a pathology cyber attack three weeks ago.

27 Jun 2024
London
25 Jun 2024
Crawler to retrieve small munition (Credit: SeaTerra)

The robots hunting Nazi-era bombs in the sea

Remote-controlled seabed crawlers and robots with "smart grabbers" are cleaning up some of the 1.6 million tonnes of toxic munitions in the North and Baltic seas.

25 Jun 2024
Future
28 Jun 2024
A young woman with dark hair working in cafe, cleaning a table

UK economy grew more than estimated in early 2024

Revised figures show the economy grew by 0.7% between January and March this year.

28 Jun 2024
Business
2 Jul 2024
Graphic showing BBC Your Voice, Your Vote branding

'Sex and gender policies will sway our vote'

People contact the BBC to say political parties' stance on gender recognition will sway their vote.

2 Jul 2024
Politics
26 Jun 2024
Exterior photo of Supreme Court

Supreme Court rejects claim White House limited free speech on social media

The plaintiffs said White House pressure to take down alleged misinformation violated the right to free speech.

26 Jun 2024
US & Canada
1 Jul 2024
Nancy Tonks

Two day trolley wait for 92-year-old 'not acceptable'

Nancy Tonks, 92, waited on a hospital trolley for two days when she was admitted to hospital after a fall.

1 Jul 2024
England
26 Jun 2024
Stock posed image of hooded figure in a field

Farmers 'at war' with countryside crime gangs

One farmer told the BBC he faces 'constant warfare' against balaclava-clad thieves.

26 Jun 2024
Science & Environment
26 Jun 2024
Glastonbury Tor with dark, cloudy background

Glastonbury and Somerton: What you need to know

The changes mean a new seat which stretches from Glastonbury to RNAS Yeovilton.

26 Jun 2024
Somerset
29 Jun 2024
Gareth Jenkins arriving at the inquiry wearing a white shirt open at the collar and a blue, navy and maroon check blazer and a backpack

What we learned from IT expert at Post Office inquiry

Key moments from former Fujitsu engineer Gareth Jenkins' long-awaited appearance at the Post Office inquiry.

29 Jun 2024
Business
26 Jun 2024
Dominic Chappell walking outside the High Court in London

Ex-BHS director must pay £50m over firm's collapse

A High Court judge said Mr Chappell tried to “plunder the BHS Group whenever possible".

26 Jun 2024
Business
20 Jun 2024
Marnie Wilking being interviewed

Booking.com warns of up to 900% increase in travel scams

The online travel firm says generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are driving the explosive rise.

20 Jun 2024
Technology
26 Jun 2024
Exterior photo of Supreme Court

Supreme Court rejects claim White House limited free speech on social media

The plaintiffs said White House pressure to take down alleged misinformation violated the right to free speech.

26 Jun 2024
US & Canada
1 Jul 2024
Nancy Tonks

Two day trolley wait for 92-year-old 'not acceptable'

Nancy Tonks, 92, waited on a hospital trolley for two days when she was admitted to hospital after a fall.

1 Jul 2024
England
26 Jun 2024
Stock posed image of hooded figure in a field

Farmers 'at war' with countryside crime gangs

One farmer told the BBC he faces 'constant warfare' against balaclava-clad thieves.

26 Jun 2024
Science & Environment
27 Jun 2024
Computer keyboard with phone showing the ChatGPT logo and three coloured pens

AI can beat university students, study suggests

University exams taken using artificial intelligence beat those by real students, in a limited study.

27 Jun 2024
30 Jun 2024
The new bus station inside including benches and information screens

Cardiff's long-awaited bus station officially opens

Cardiff's long-awaited new bus station officially opens on Sunday after years of delays.

30 Jun 2024
Wales
22 Jun 2024
A woman in a blue polo shirt showing two boys and a girl science material

Science education charity moves into its new home

Cambridge Science Centre aims to show children that "they too can be great scientists".

22 Jun 2024
Cambridgeshire
30 Jun 2024
The new bus station inside including benches and information screens

Cardiff's long-awaited bus station officially opens

Cardiff's long-awaited new bus station officially opens on Sunday after years of delays.

30 Jun 2024
Wales
30 Jun 2024
A view of shuttered shops on a Swindon street

The big problem facing whoever wins the election

The BBC's economics editor speaks to Swindon residents as part of the Your Voice, Your Vote project.

30 Jun 2024
Business
28 Jun 2024
Stefflon Don performing at Glastonbury Festival in 2023. Stefflon has long afro hair with pink highlights in it which match an embellished pink bikini she wears on stage. She looks at the crowd over her left shoulder

Why it took Stefflon Don 10 years to release her debut album

After 10 years, the rapper says she's now vulnerable enough to release her first album - Island 54.

28 Jun 2024
Newsbeat
28 Jun 2024
A composite image showing Donald Trump and Joe Biden (Credit: Getty Images)

Should we be worried about older politicians?

With the top contenders for the US presidential election in 2024 both well past the typical retirement age, science says there are both pros and cons to having older leaders.

28 Jun 2024
Future
2 Jul 2024
A woman, seen from behind, wearing pink over-ear headphones with plastic cat ears protuding from the headband sits in front of a computer monitor. The colorful screen casts a blue glow over the scene. A half-full bottle of Lucozade and a small soft toy koala are placed on the desk in front of her.

Levelling up: Can the next government help the UK games industry?

Despite it bringing an estimated £6bn to the UK economy, politicians don't tend to talk about gaming.

2 Jul 2024
Newsbeat
21 Jun 2024
Jensen Huang, chief executive of Nvidia stands on the mound waiting to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of the game between the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics on May 25, 2024

Microsoft back as most valuable firm as Nvidia slips

The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software company this week.

21 Jun 2024
6 Jul 2024
An illustration showing an outline of the UK and bar and line charts

General election 2024 in maps and charts

Analysis of the results at the general election

6 Jul 2024
Politics
25 Jun 2024
A view from Cromer pier, looking towards the town

North Norfolk candidates discuss election issues

The North Norfolk election candidates say health services, homes and coastal erosion are key issues.

25 Jun 2024
Norfolk
25 Jun 2024
Two women stood in front of floral tributes in Bristol

Knife crime in the spotlight - what would parties do?

Candidates from across Avon and Somerset have revealed their plans to reduce knife attacks.

25 Jun 2024
England
22 Jun 2024
A wall mural that includes a young schoolboy, a blue balloon shaped like a heart, a blue butterfly, a rainbow, and a red rose

Mural in memory of murdered schoolboy unveiled

Olly Stephens was found fatally stabbed after being ambushed in a park in Reading.

22 Jun 2024
Berkshire
25 Jun 2024
Picture of Taiwan politician Huang Jie

Taiwan's gay politicians have broken ground - but their battle isn't over

Huang Jie made history as Taiwan's first gay MP, but she and others say more needs to be done.

25 Jun 2024
Asia
25 Jun 2024
Person charging a blue electric car

Vauxhall-owner may halt UK production over EV plans

Stellantis says UK rules on electric vehicles are too tough and it may have to close plants.

25 Jun 2024
Business
19 Jun 2024
A general view shot of Rainford High Technology College in Rainford, St Helens

Girl, 14, and boy, 13, cause £150k damage to school

The teens were caught after uploading videos of themselves during the vandalism spree, a court hears.

19 Jun 2024
26 Jun 2024
West Yorkshire election debate

Key takeaways from West Yorkshire election debate

Candidates from across the region share views on social care, the cost of living and climate change.

26 Jun 2024
West Yorkshire
20 Jun 2024
An Apple iPhone

How mobile phone networks are embracing AI

Providers are increasing using artificial intelligence to maintain a reliable service.

20 Jun 2024
23 Jun 2024
Dorset debate at BBC Solent

Five takeaways from the Dorset debate

General election candidates in Dorset go up against one another in a live debate.

23 Jun 2024
Dorset
23 Jun 2024
Graphic showing BBC Your Voice, Your Vote branding

Your Voice, Your Vote: Helping a first-time buyer

Kelsey Wheatley, 25, says although she has saved a deposit she cannot afford a mortgage.

23 Jun 2024
Politics
1 Jul 2024
The BBC logo on the outside of Broadcasting House

How the BBC reports this election

How the BBC covers elections and an explanation of some of terms used.

1 Jul 2024
Politics
1 Jul 2024
The BBC logo on the outside of Broadcasting House

How the BBC reports this election

How the BBC covers elections and an explanation of some of terms used.

1 Jul 2024
Politics
26 Jun 2024
A Royal Mail worker holding a bunch of letters

Czech billionaire offers to buy all Royal Mail staff shares

He needs the approval of shareholders of three quarters of the business.

26 Jun 2024
Business
18 Jun 2024
A McDonald's restaurant in New York

Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn

The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really ordering.

18 Jun 2024
Technology
23 Jun 2024
King's College Chapel in Cambrige

Cambridge candidates clash on housing and growth

The constituency's seven election candidates lay out their priorities ahead of the general election.

23 Jun 2024
Cambridgeshire
26 Jun 2024
Gareth Jenkins, in short-sleeved shirt and wearing a rucksack moving through photographers outside the inquiry

Fujitsu engineer told to tone down evidence

Gareth Jenkins told the public inquiry he was asked to make his witness statement less emotive.

26 Jun 2024
Business
26 Jun 2024
Julian Assange looks out of an aeroplane window

Julian Assange pleads guilty in court on US Pacific island

The Wikileaks founder is allowed to walk free and return to Australia after being sentenced in a US court.

26 Jun 2024
World
29 Jun 2024
Collage image showing three screenshots from TikTok videos. Left to right, Charles Hansard, Abi McGure, Carla Denyer.

How candidates are using TikTok to shape election

It's the first UK general election since TikTok went global. What does it mean for prospective MPs?

29 Jun 2024
Somerset
25 Jun 2024
A sign for King's College Hospital, featuring an NHS logo

NHS confirms patient data stolen in cyber attack

The NHS said Patients should continue to attend their appointments unless they have been told otherwise.

25 Jun 2024
England
19 Jun 2024
st thomas hospital

Don't blame us for people suffering - London hospital hackers

They claim the cyber attack - which has disrupted more than 1,000 procedures - was politically motivated.

19 Jun 2024
Technology
18 Jun 2024
 Customer looks at an Apple Pencil Pro.

Apple scraps its Pay Later loan scheme

It marks a retreat for the technology giant from plans to offer traditional financial services.

18 Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024
Nikola and Scott Brigden

Your Voice, Your Vote: 'We need Covid drug on NHS'

Campaigners say thousands of people are still shielding because they are unable to access the drug.

28 Jun 2024
Hull & East Yorkshire
27 Jun 2024
A woman looks at house for sale signs in an estate agents window

Mortgage costs to rise for 3 million, says Bank

Around 400,000 households could face monthly payment increases of over 50%.

27 Jun 2024
Business
28 Jun 2024
Julie Ray, wearing glasses with her blonde hair up, sits in her front room in Didcot and looks at the camera

Woman 'let down' by lack of GP appointments

Julie Ray was told by Didcot Health Centre there were no in-person appointments available.

28 Jun 2024
Oxford
19 Jun 2024
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (R) and and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands after a welcoming ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024

Putin and Kim pledge mutual help against 'aggression'

As tension brews, the West worries about how both will benefit from this budding relationship.

19 Jun 2024
World
22 Jun 2024
Gavin smiling in front of computer with weather map

'I do Glastonbury forecasts from home - thousands tune in'

The gates open for Glastonbury Festival on 26 June, with revellers hoping for a sunny weekend.

22 Jun 2024
England
25 Jun 2024
Former sub-postmistress Seema Misra at the Post Office inquiry

Wrongly jailed sub-postmistress rejects apology

Ex-Fujitsu engineer Gareth Jenkins says sorry to Seema Misra but she says it is "too little, too late".

25 Jun 2024
Business
23 Jun 2024
An offshore wind farm

What would 'GB Energy' mean for Scotland's green economy?

It is one of Labour's big election promises but what would a publicly-owned power company mean for Scotland?

23 Jun 2024
Scotland
29 Jun 2024
A computer-generated character in a leather jacket, long hair tied back, holds a large spear near his head, as if about to throw it. He looks focused on a foe in the distance. In the background a fiery swirl of orange clouds fills the rocky, canyon-esque landscape.

Hitting reset: A new dawn for Final Fantasy's online world

Director Naoki Yoshida says the new release is a significant moment for the Final Fantasy franchise.

29 Jun 2024
Newsbeat
25 Jun 2024
Former sub-postmistress Seema Misra at the Post Office inquiry

Wrongly jailed sub-postmistress rejects apology

Ex-Fujitsu engineer Gareth Jenkins says sorry to Seema Misra but she says it is "too little, too late".

25 Jun 2024
Business
22 Jun 2024
Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow: 'Resurrecting Tupac with AI is hateful'

The singer on the threat of AI-generated music, and why she missed her chance to join Fleetwood Mac.

22 Jun 2024
Culture
26 Jun 2024
Julian Assange kissing his wife

Julian Assange lands in Australia a free man

Landing in Canberra, the Wikileaks founder's 14-year legal battle comes to an end after a plea deal with the US.

26 Jun 2024
World
26 Jun 2024
Sonny Monaghan. Sonny's a young man with dark curly hair and brown eyes. He smiles at the camera, wearing a blue and green striped polo shirt.

‘I landed my dream theatre role by auditioning on TikTok’

More than 2,000 people auditioned for a new tour of Dear Evan Hansen on TikTok.

26 Jun 2024
England
27 Jun 2024
Graphic showing BBC Your Voice, Your Vote branding

'Which party will ensure councils do not go bust?'

Liz Johnston says she will vote for the party that ensures councils spend taxpayers' money wisely.

27 Jun 2024
Essex
28 Jun 2024
People holding signs and photos about family members who died

Justices reject plan to shield Sacklers in Purdue opioid deal

The deal would have protected members of the Sackler family from lawsuits over their role in fuelling the opioid crisis.

28 Jun 2024
US & Canada
18 Jun 2024
Four boys in white T-shirts holding toy cars

Pupils design cars for classic race game competition

Children taking part in a design competition create their own Scalextric racing cars.

18 Jun 2024
Suffolk
18 Jun 2024
IT engineers at work on a server

Could brain-like computers be a 'competition killer'?

Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs.

18 Jun 2024
20 Jun 2024
Heronswood Primary School, in Kidderminster

'Ambitious curriculum' secures outstanding rating

The school is also praised for a wide range of extracurricular activities, which include canoeing.

20 Jun 2024
Hereford & Worcester
27 Jun 2024
Rose Kindred looking straight to camera

'I'm forced to choose love or disability benefit'

Rose Kindred, 26, says she will lose most of her current benefits if she moves in with her partner.

27 Jun 2024
Suffolk
27 Jun 2024
Delia-Ioana stands in the foreground of a room, smiling with blonde hair and a flowery dress. Desk, chair and curtain visible in the background.

'How will we afford children with rent increases?'

The average private rent for tenancies in England has risen by 22% since the last general election.

27 Jun 2024
Business
20 Jun 2024
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wearing protective gear while visiting Sizewell B

PM says Sizewell C is essential to energy security

On an election campaign visit to the Sizewell B plant the PM re-commits to nuclear power.

20 Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024
View of the shopping centres where the stabbings occurred

Finland shocked by suspected 'racist' stabbings

The country is reeling from two stabbings in the northern city of Oulu, which authorities say were racially motivated.

21 Jun 2024
Europe
25 Jun 2024
File photo of a Boeing logo on the side of a 737 MAX at the Farnborough International Airshow.

Criminal charges recommended against Boeing

The US Department of Justice has until 7 July to make a final decision on whether to prosecute the firm.

25 Jun 2024
Business
17 Jun 2024
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy smiling, wearing a sharp suit at a presidential event in the US

US surgeon general wants social media warning labels

Vivek Murthy says social media increases the risk that children will experience anxiety and depression.

17 Jun 2024
Technology
21 Jun 2024
Vladimir Putin

Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine

The Russian president said it would be a "big mistake" if Seoul sent lethal weapons to Kyiv.

21 Jun 2024
World
26 Jun 2024
Tracey Barnes

Your Voice, Your Vote: Disabled children need more help

Tracey Barnes is calling for more funding to create more respite centres in Cornwall.

26 Jun 2024
England
28 Jun 2024
Graphic showing BBC Your Voice, Your Vote branding

Your Voice, Your Vote: Should our MPs be local?

Candidates and voters in one constituency have mixed opinions on the matter.

28 Jun 2024
Politics
24 Jun 2024
Person plugging in charger for white electric car

China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs

The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further.

24 Jun 2024
Business
23 Jun 2024
John Spink, British Gas customer, looking at his bill

British Gas sorry for pursuing man over wrong £2,500 bill

The firm told a man it was sending his details to a debt collector over an incorrect £2,500 bill.

23 Jun 2024
Business
19 Jun 2024
Illustration of US flag placed on a TikTok logo.

TikTok faces fresh US pressure over child privacy

The allegation from US regulators adds to the growing pressure faced by the social media firm.

19 Jun 2024
Business
19 Jun 2024
 the headquarters of the French multinational information technology company ATOS in Bezons, near Paris

Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant

Talks have been held over the potential collapse of tech firm Atos, which runs vital UK public services.

19 Jun 2024
Politics
26 Jun 2024
Man wearing a sun hat in front of a wind turbine

Climate change 'the most important election issue'

Two Gloucestershire residents share their environmental concerns ahead of the UK general election.

26 Jun 2024
Gloucestershire
18 Jun 2024
OceanGate Titan submersible beneath ocean surface (Credit: Getty Images)

The lessons learned from a deep-sea disaster

One year ago, the Titan submersible was lost while visiting the wreck of the Titanic. Ocean explorer Victor Vescovo explains why the mishap could make future deep-ocean voyages safer.

18 Jun 2024
Future
19 Jun 2024
Joey Barton

Joey Barton to pay an extra £35,000 to Jeremy Vine

The ex-footballer had already agreed to pay £75,000 over a series of defamatory social media posts.

19 Jun 2024
Technology
26 Jun 2024
Freya Smith sitting on a sofa looking up at the camera

My election plea: 'Help the neurodiverse find jobs'

Freya Smith, who has autism, wants to know what the parties will do to improve support for neurodiverse people at work.

26 Jun 2024
Northamptonshire
25 Jun 2024
Love Islander Cally Jane Beech wearing white tie-up crop top over white bikini, standing in front of pink Shein sign

Fashion giant Shein closer to London listing

The Chinese firm has filed official confidential paperwork with UK regulators, the BBC understands.

25 Jun 2024
Business
17 Jun 2024
Dr Ojodomo Achadu of Teesside University pouring liquid in a laboratory

Water purification invention could help millions

The new system will remove pollutants from water, benefitting communities in the developing world.

17 Jun 2024
Tees
18 Jun 2024
Dina Smith in turquoise cardigan leaning on a fence in green valleys

Green energy plan 'won't benefit' Welsh valley residents

The BBC has spoken to residents in the Towy Valley about their views on a huge wind turbine project.

18 Jun 2024
Business
21 Jun 2024
Ben Goldsborough

Battle heats up for 'safe seat' of South Norfolk

Candidates in South Norfolk say voters are calling for change in the general election.

21 Jun 2024
Politics
19 Jun 2024
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang on stage in black leather jacket and black t-shirt

AI frenzy makes Nvidia the world's most valuable company

The Californian firm's meteoric rise has been fuelled by its dominance of the "new gold" - AI chips.

19 Jun 2024
Business
19 Jun 2024
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin

China is the true power in Putin and Kim’s budding friendship

There are signs President Xi disapproves of his allies' alliance, the BBC's China correspondent says.

19 Jun 2024
BBC InDepth
17 Jun 2024
A woman holding a petrol pump as she refuels her car

Petrol prices higher than they should be, says RAC

Margins are rising amid the election "distraction", the group says, but retailers say they face higher costs.

17 Jun 2024
Business
27 Jun 2024
Lydia German wearing a Lancashire Wildlife Trust standing by a river

Your Voice, Your Vote: 'Bring back our lost wildlife'

Conservation groups and voters have their say on the issues which matter to them in the forthcoming election.

27 Jun 2024
England
19 Jun 2024
Bernie Collins

Bernie Collins - making it from Fermanagh to Formula 1

Bernie Collins talks about her career from a top F1 engineer to leading analyst.

19 Jun 2024
Northern Ireland
21 Jun 2024
Rebecca Richmond-Smith

Taylor Swift superfan replicates Eras Tour training

Rebecca Richmond-Smith has been running to replicate the popstar's preparations for the Eras Tour.

21 Jun 2024
London
19 Jun 2024
Putin meets Kim at airport

Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong Un

The Russian leader is making his first trip to North Korea in more than 24 years.

19 Jun 2024
World
19 Jun 2024
Bernie Collins

Bernie Collins - making it from Fermanagh to Formula 1

Bernie Collins talks about her career from a top F1 engineer to leading analyst.

19 Jun 2024
Northern Ireland
16 Jun 2024
Hands typing on a typewriter (Credit: Serenity Strull/BBC/Getty Images)

The writers making AI sound human

If you're worried about how AI will affect your job, the world of copywriters may offer a glimpse of the future.

16 Jun 2024
Future
26 Jun 2024
Billie Graham and her toddler

'My career is on hold due to childcare problems'

Billie Graham, 29, says childcare is being overlooked in political debates ahead of the election.

26 Jun 2024
Stoke & Staffordshire
24 Jun 2024
Woman in beige coat with auburn hair about to insert a bank card into an ATM

Tax rises hard to avoid over next 5 years, says IFS

The economic research group says the main parties have “ducked” addressing public finance challenges.

24 Jun 2024
Business
17 Jun 2024
Louise Fall

New principal appointed at city college

Louise Fall says she is delighted to take on the new role at City of Wolverhampton College in August.

17 Jun 2024
Wolverhampton
20 Jun 2024
Iranian soldiers parade during the annual Army Day celebration at a military base in Tehran, Iran

Canada lists Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist group

Foreign minister warns Canadians in Iran that the decision could lead to reprisals.

20 Jun 2024
World
18 Jun 2024
Image of child and hand on keyboard

Children warned about sharing explicit images

The Internet Watch Foundation works with Anglia Ruskin University on a new awareness campaign.

18 Jun 2024
England
19 Jun 2024
George Byrne wearing a turquoise t-shirt and looking against a dark green leafy hedge

Your Voice, Your Vote: Transport, pay and services

George Byrne wants to know if the candidates understand the issues that he thinks matters the most.

19 Jun 2024
Cambridgeshire
25 Jun 2024
A comic book-style sketch shows a female character crouched in the centre of the frame with a yellow baseball bat resting on her shoulder. Behind her is a yellow tour bus with four other characters relaxing, leaning or sitting against it. One is sitting on top of it. The bus has a horizontal white stripe through the centre. At the back end the word "cougar" is painted on next to a picture of a big cat running.

'No-one forced us to make a game with a diverse cast'

Adventure game Dustborn aims to tell a story about a diverse cast trekking across the USA.

25 Jun 2024
Newsbeat
20 Jun 2024
Mickey Mouse poses in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park

Workers sue Disney after moving for cancelled project

Workers are suing for damages after uprooting their lives and selling family homes.

20 Jun 2024
US & Canada
25 Jun 2024
A close-up photograph of Saffron Roberts-Carey in which she is smiling while standing in front of her family's home

'An adult social care crisis is waiting to happen'

Saffron Roberts-Carey says she sees her mum and gran using up their savings for their care.

25 Jun 2024
England
19 Jun 2024
A man, Prof Julian Elliott, with grey hair and a beard wearing a black suit, white shirt and stripy blue and black tie. There are bookshelves in the background.

'No value' in dyslexia diagnoses, says academic

Julian Elliott says a diagnosis holds no value in terms of interventions for struggling readers.

19 Jun 2024
Wear
26 Jun 2024
a man in a garden

'I don't know how I'm going to work until I'm 67'

Pensions and retirement are just two of the topics people are focusing on, ahead of the election.

26 Jun 2024
Somerset
21 Jun 2024
Eugene Kaspersky, chief executive officer of Kaspersky Lab

US bans Kaspersky software for alleged Russian links

Government says Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure.

21 Jun 2024
US & Canada
22 Jun 2024
People in a bar toasting each other with pints of beer

Tories pledge focus on pubs and clubs in 'first 100 days'

The Conservative Party says it would review licencing laws in a bid to boost the night-time economy.

22 Jun 2024
26 Jun 2024
A grey bearded Gareth Jenkins wearing a dark blue beanie hat and dark blue coat, walking in front of a house

Gareth Jenkins: An 'unreliable god' at the heart of the Post Office scandal

Why the former Fujitsu engineer is such a key figure in the Post Office scandal.

26 Jun 2024
Business
19 Jun 2024
Mandy Redvers-Rowe and Gill Wake standing outside a restaurant with arms round each other smiling

Blind people 'should be able to vote in secret'

Two blind women from Wirral want voting to be made more accessible so they can vote in secret.

19 Jun 2024
Liverpool
18 Jun 2024
Pippa

Tech firm creates AI devices to help aging population

The company is celebrating 40 years in business and created the first breathalyser used in pubs.

18 Jun 2024
Gloucestershire
21 Jun 2024
An employee loads tools in to a van at the Octopus Energy training centre in Slough

Octopus to repay £3bn to taxpayers for Bulb rescue

The government will recover almost all the cost of temporarily nationalising Bulb in 2021.

21 Jun 2024
Business
24 Jun 2024
The Line

Huge Saudi construction projects 'might get scaled down'

Funding concerns are expected to see Saudi Arabia reduce its giant building schemes.

24 Jun 2024
Middle East
16 Jun 2024
Members of Keele and the German Aerospace Center

University partners with flight research centre

They are working together on research into new materials and technologies for aircraft.

16 Jun 2024
Stoke & Staffordshire
21 Jun 2024
The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Ruby (Millie Gibson) star in the latest series of Doctor Who.

Where was the new series of Doctor Who filmed?

Explore Doctor Who filming locations from across Wales including some iconic Welsh sights.

21 Jun 2024
Wales
25 Jun 2024
Smiling man in light blue suit.

'Why is no-one talking about NHS systemic failure?'

Chris Rolph says NHS problems are down to "a lack of leadership" which the parties should address.

25 Jun 2024
England
20 Jun 2024
A composite image of the front pages of the Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail

'Tory wipeout' and 'nothing sacred'

Predictions that the Conservatives could suffer a heavy defeat in the election make the front pages on Thursday.

20 Jun 2024
The Papers
21 Jun 2024
Crowd of commuters walking down a busy road

Government borrowing in May is highest since Covid

Borrowing reaches £15bn, less than forecast but lays bare challenges facing the next government.

21 Jun 2024
Business
26 Jun 2024

How to stay cool in a heatwave

Heatwaves make daily life uncomfortable, but also pose a serious threat to human health and the environment. Here is our guide to getting through one.

26 Jun 2024
Future
26 Jun 2024

How to stay cool in a heatwave

Heatwaves make daily life uncomfortable, but also pose a serious threat to human health and the environment. Here is our guide to getting through one.

26 Jun 2024
Future
16 Jun 2024
The back of an open van with a sign saying fibre and works going on

Fibre rollout could be delayed by planning issues

Rejecting plans for cables above ground could delay the national broadband plan, Manx Telecom says.

16 Jun 2024
Isle of Man
23 Jun 2024
Prof Charlotte Summers

Science investment 'vital for health of nation'

Investment is vital to "improve the health and wealth" of the UK, a leading Cambridge scientist says.

23 Jun 2024
England
25 Jun 2024
Elizabeth Swan holding a letter from East West Rail outside her property

County residents speak of East West Rail concerns

There are calls for an inquiry into a planned railway line that will go through south Cambridgeshire.

25 Jun 2024
Cambridgeshire
22 Jun 2024
Selling Sunset star and influencer Bre Tiesi

Upset PLT customers banned over too many returns

Many have hit out at the brand online, suggesting they would return fewer items if sizing was consistent.

22 Jun 2024
Business
20 Jun 2024
Six people sit at computers

Tech zone sees town dubbed 'Hollywood of gaming'

Leading games companies including EA, Epic and Sledgehammer are located in Guildford.

20 Jun 2024
Surrey
17 Jun 2024
Baby Tobias Maginnis, who received treatment for spina bifida while still in his mother's womb (Credit: UC Davis Health

The babies being treated while still in the womb

Cutting-edge therapies delivering treatment to foetuses diagnosed with neurological defects have the potential to change natal care as we know it.

17 Jun 2024
Future
21 Jun 2024
Pensioner couple look through their finances on paper and a laptop

Warning over tax being paid on state pension

Tax on pensions is a key issue raised by you through the BBC's Your Voice, Your Vote project.

21 Jun 2024
20 Jun 2024
Blood samples being held

Cyber attack on hospitals impacts 1,130 operations

More than 1,130 planned operations have been postponed after a cyber attack hit London hospitals.

20 Jun 2024
London
26 Jun 2024
Pamela Widdison showing her teeth, which she says look like 'stumps'

'There is a dental crisis and voters deserve better'

People contacting the BBC say NHS dentistry is one of their top priorities in the election.

26 Jun 2024
England
15 Jun 2024
Electronic skin could give robots a sense of touch

Electronic skin could give robots a sense of touch

Robots have not yet been able to have a sense of touch - could this be about to change?

15 Jun 2024
Innovation
17 Jun 2024
The entrance to the Discovery Park

Seven arrests at protest at Kent factory

A police spokesperson says officers are at the scene and those arrested are in custody.

17 Jun 2024
Kent
19 Jun 2024
Avebury henge with people in background celebrating the solstice (Credit: Alamy)

The solstice site older and bigger than Stonehenge

Just 38km north of Stonehenge, Avebury draws its own annual solstice visitors who want a more up-close and personal experience with Britain's ancient standing stones.

19 Jun 2024
Travel
18 Jun 2024
Man by the water looking at starry sky (Credit: Alamy)

Is it ethical to travel to the ends of the Earth?

Despite the risks, costs and environmental concerns of extreme tourism, people are still drawn to potentially dangerous trips – but why?

18 Jun 2024
Travel
22 Jun 2024
First time voter, Charlie Hall is a white T-shirt

'In the UK you can't vote for what you believe in'

Student Charlie Hall wants to know where parties stand on proportional representation.

22 Jun 2024
Northamptonshire
22 Jun 2024
Women in yellow dress holds multiple cell phones in her hands

US states want to ban phones in schools. It might be a challenge

More schools are weighing smartphone bans as students struggle to socialise and face mental-health issues.

22 Jun 2024
US & Canada
17 Jun 2024
Light green Hulk/Pepsi Xbox console

Rare Xbox donated to charity shop raises thousands

The British Heart Foundation says the green gaming device is one of only 50 ever made.

17 Jun 2024
Oxford
20 Jun 2024
Aerial view of cars in China set to be exported to Europe.

China car firms seek 25% tax on EU - state media

The measure would target large-engined petrol vehicles imported from the European Union.

20 Jun 2024
Business
18 Jun 2024
Jens Stoltenberg

China should pay for propping up Putin's war - Nato chief

Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC China should face "costs" for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.

18 Jun 2024
Europe
14 Jun 2024
Catalyst

Can Belfast build a £1bn start-up?

New firms are using Catalyst, formerly known as the NI Science Park, to help achieve their goals.

14 Jun 2024
Northern Ireland
18 Jun 2024
Graphic showing BBC Your Voice, Your Vote branding

Your Voice, Your Vote: Improving the health service

Candidates answer a constituent's question about problems with the national health service.

18 Jun 2024
Northamptonshire
17 Jun 2024
Sam Gough

Blind voters not confident their votes will be secret

17 Jun 2024
Scotland
18 Jun 2024
Marianna Spring

Could your social media feeds affect how you vote?

The BBC’s Marianna Spring has been using her Undercover Voters to analyse how the election is being fought on social media.

18 Jun 2024
Politics
20 Jun 2024
Post Office sign

Post Office sorry after sub-postmaster data leak

Former sub-postmasters react angrily as the company launches an urgent investigation into breach.

20 Jun 2024
Business
15 Jun 2024
A computer generated image of the project

Science park development to expand research space

The Oxford Science Park starts construction of new laboratory and office buildings.

15 Jun 2024
Oxford
21 Jun 2024
George Thomson

Post Office system not a scandal, insists ex-union boss

George Thomson tells an inquiry that Horizon is "robust", provoking anger from sub-postmasters.

21 Jun 2024
Business
14 Jun 2024
Elon Musk poses for photographers

Is Elon Musk worth his $56bn Tesla pay package?

He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have succeeded without him?

14 Jun 2024
Technology
14 Jun 2024
Lilia Souri and AJ Pulvirenti who co-host a Gen Z marketing podcast. Smiling they are setting in a studio in front of microphones.

The battle for Gen Z social shoppers

If TikTok is banned in the US, where might its social shoppers go?

14 Jun 2024
Technology
20 Jun 2024
red drone on grass

Drones flown into Jersey Airport alongside aircraft

Drones successfully land at Jersey Airport in a trial that could see medical supplies flown in.

20 Jun 2024
Jersey
24 Jun 2024
Ann Godefroy on a sofa taking a selfie

Kinship carers feel 'abandoned by the system'

People caring for the children of family members call for the same benefits as foster parents.

24 Jun 2024
Cambridgeshire
25 Jun 2024
Two young women with flags - one EU flag and one Union Jack

Brexit: What has changed in eight years?

The BBC went to Oxford, which voted to remain, and Gosport, which voted to leave, to hear views.

25 Jun 2024
England
15 Jun 2024
Young diabetic patient monitoring glucose level with remote sensor at home, she has a glucose monitor on her arm.

Going down the 'rabbit hole' of wearable blood-sugar monitors

Continuous glucose monitors are on the rise. But do we need them?

15 Jun 2024
US & Canada
16 Jun 2024
An open book containing old fashioned-looking handwriting

Project to digitise aristocrat's letters wins award

A global project to digitise the letters of the 9th Countess of Sandwich wins a volunteering award.

16 Jun 2024
Dorset
17 Jun 2024
People look on at the site of a collision between an express passenger train and a goods train in Nirmaljote, near Rangapani station in India's West Bangal state on June 17, 2024

Ten killed in India train crash

The accident occurred when a good train rammed into a stationary passenger train in West Bengal state.

17 Jun 2024
Asia
19 Jun 2024
St John the Baptist Church in Yeovil

Yeovil: All you need to know about new Somerset seat

The new seat boundaries no longer includes RNAS Yeovilton and a number of nearby villages.

19 Jun 2024
Somerset
19 Jun 2024
Aerial view of St Albans

The place where house prices are 17 times yearly earnings

What do those priced out of home ownership want to hear from those seeking their vote?

19 Jun 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
19 Jun 2024
Aerial view of St Albans

The place where house prices are 17 times yearly earnings

What do those priced out of home ownership want to hear from those seeking their vote?

19 Jun 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
21 Jun 2024
Phil Stratton has a grey zip-up jumper and a white shirt. He is white and has white hair

Food banks at 'breaking point' ahead of election

Candidates in Henley and Thame respond to concerns raised by food bank chairman Phil Stratton.

21 Jun 2024
Oxford
15 Jun 2024
Thorpe parks rollercoaster Hyperia

Surrey weekly round-up: 8 June - 14 June 2024

Take a moment to read five stories we picked from Surrey this week.

15 Jun 2024
22 Jun 2024
Alice McGrath by Chloé Le Drezen

Supermodel's ‘insane’ journey from Omagh to Dior

Omagh teenager Alice McGrath is the latest face of high fashion after being discovered online.

22 Jun 2024
Northern Ireland
3 Jul 2024
Graphic saying Manifesto Guide

Who should I vote for and what are the parties promising?

Explore the manifestos of the main parties in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and compare their policies on key issues with this interactive guide.

3 Jul 2024
Politics
13 Jun 2024
The International Space Station photographed by an astronaut with earth in the background. It has a long reflective surface with lots of solar panels sticking out from it.

Nasa astronaut distress message broadcast in error

Space agency says the clip was from a training exercise which was accidentally put on YouTube,

13 Jun 2024
Technology
20 Jun 2024
Image of doctor holding the shockwave device while in surgery environment wearing scrubs, face mask and gloves

‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study

Gentle shockwaves could regenerate the heart tissue of patients after bypass surgery, research suggests.

20 Jun 2024
Europe
23 Jun 2024
The St Peter's Hospital sign in the background, and protest placards in the foreground

Saving local hospital at centre of election campaign

Residents say they will be furious if a community hospital in Essex closes.

23 Jun 2024
Essex
18 Jun 2024
Anas Sarwar

Scottish Labour manifesto: Key policies analysed

Party leader Anas Sarwar says his party will bring change “for this generation, and the next”.

18 Jun 2024
Scotland Politics
20 Jun 2024
Your Voice Your Vote branding

What are the parties saying about housing? - Your questions

Our cost of living correspondent answers your questions about housing and personal finance.

20 Jun 2024
Business
19 Jun 2024
Prince Charles Cinema frontage

London cinema drops AI-written film after backlash

The Prince Charles Cinema drops the private screening due to "strong concerns" of its customers.

19 Jun 2024
London
15 Jun 2024
mural on a brick wall featuring a rainbow, a blue butterfly and a small black and white boy

Murdered boy's mum reveals meaning behind mural

A mural is painted in memory of Olly Stephens, who was fatally stabbed in a Reading field.

15 Jun 2024
Berkshire
20 Jun 2024
Freda Wellington in her friends house in front of a sofa made up into a bed

'I'm sofa-surfing at 66 - now I'm a nervous wreck'

Freda Wellington says she is struggling to sleep properly after a no-fault eviction.

20 Jun 2024
Norfolk
14 Jun 2024
Art of woman using augmented reality goggles (Credit: Estudio Santa Rita)

How to apologise effectively

If you're struggling to say you're sorry, AI is happy to help. But can robots handle social intelligence? To find out, we we put their apologies to the test.

14 Jun 2024
Future
24 Jun 2024
A group of pupils around a table

Head teachers: 'We are facing a crisis at every turn'

Two head teachers from Somerset say they are facing pressures to find and keep staff.

24 Jun 2024
Somerset
13 Jun 2024
Image showing digital rendering of the liquid air storage facility

Liquid air energy storage plant to create 700 jobs

An energy firm starts work on a huge £300m facility in Trafford to store excess power as liquid air.

13 Jun 2024
Manchester
13 Jun 2024
Woman in sunglasses and wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt leaves a Moscow money exchange

US widens Russia sanctions in banking crackdown

The US broadens Russia sanctions, including a fresh crackdown on banks and tech.

13 Jun 2024
Business
17 Jun 2024
Kroo Bay resident

Can mirrors help fight the threat of extreme heat?

A Northern Ireland man is helping lead a global project using reflective panels to cool homes.

17 Jun 2024
Northern Ireland
18 Jun 2024
In this photo illustration, the Adobe Acrobat Reader application seen displayed on a iPhone.

Software giant Adobe accused of 'trapping customers'

Regulators allege Adobe failed to properly disclose subscription terms and made it too onerous to cancel.

18 Jun 2024
17 Jun 2024
Lib dems

Scottish Lib Dem manifesto: Key policies analysed

Party leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has pledged that any Lib Dem candidates elected will be "strong local champions".

17 Jun 2024
Scotland Politics
21 Jun 2024
Howard and Michelle Wurr

What will parties do about personal care costs?

Howard Wurr, who cares for his wife, is worried about rising contributions for personal in-home care.

21 Jun 2024
Norfolk
21 Jun 2024
Jayne Wood and her son Sam

Unpaid carers: 'Social care has let my son down'

Jayne Wood, who cares for son, 22, with Down's syndrome says politicians need to value her role.

21 Jun 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
20 Jun 2024
A woman about to buy something using in shope with a debit or credit card

Bank opens door for August interest rate cut

The Bank of England keeps borrowing costs unchanged, but hints it could cut rates later in the summer.

20 Jun 2024
Business
18 Jun 2024
Woman eating soup

Soup sales up and sun cream down in wet June

One of the rainiest springs on record boosted soup sales while denting those for sun cream, figures suggest.

18 Jun 2024
15 Jun 2024
A women sitting on a chair

King's Birthday Honours: Full list of Northern Ireland recipients

BBC News NI has pulled together a full list of the Northern Ireland recipients of the King's Birthday Honours list.

15 Jun 2024
Northern Ireland
15 Jun 2024
An artist's impression of the development

World Heritage Site art centre at risk - report

A multi million-pound development in the village of Saltaire is at risk, a new document shows.

15 Jun 2024
England
19 Jun 2024
SDLP candidate Helen Maher smiling

'I get constant sexism online' - election candidate

Helen Maher says she has felt harassed by "disgusting" messages made about her online.

19 Jun 2024
Northern Ireland
21 Jun 2024
Row of houses with For Sale, Sold and To Let signs in front of them

Row over first-time buyer help as parties trade blows

Labour and the Tories accuse each other of failing to match promises on housing, a key election issue.

21 Jun 2024
Business
19 Jun 2024
SDLP candidate Helen Maher smiling

'I get constant sexism online' - election candidate

Helen Maher says she has felt harassed by "disgusting" messages made about her online.

19 Jun 2024
Northern Ireland
15 Jun 2024
Colette Scarbrough-Jelfs

Widow calls for more Father's Day opt-out choice

She says people should be able to avoid texts and emails over potentially sensitive celebrations.

15 Jun 2024
Derby
17 Jun 2024
Promotional picture showing Inside Out 2 characters.

Pixar's Inside Out 2 sees record opening weekend

It marks a big win for cinemas, which have seen lacklustre takings for some major new movies this year.

17 Jun 2024
14 Jun 2024
Hands type on a laptop keyboard

'Mouse jigglers' pretending to work fired by bank

Wells Fargo has fired a number of workers, after reviewing claims of fake keyboard activity.

14 Jun 2024
Business
23 Jun 2024
An illustration of a boy with his fingers in his ears to block out traffic noise (Credit: Emmanuel Lafont/BBC)

The deafening noise harming children

As awareness grows of the toll noise has on children's health and learning, some cities show the way to quieter roads and classrooms.

23 Jun 2024
Future
20 Jun 2024
Sophie Brudenall sitting at home

'I feel demonised by politicians for having a disability'

Sophie Brudenall says she feels "demonised" by debates about getting disabled people into work.

20 Jun 2024
Berkshire
19 Jun 2024
A queue outside the main terminal building at Birmingham Airport

More staff recruited in bid to tackle long airport queues

The workers will explain rules to passengers about how much liquid they can carry in cabin bags.

19 Jun 2024
Birmingham & Black Country
15 Jun 2024
Artist's impression of two buildings with trees in front and people walking around

'Major step forward' for £1bn cyber development

The Golden Valley Development will aim to confirm Cheltenham as the UK's cyber capital.

15 Jun 2024
Gloucestershire
25 Jun 2024
A young man with dark, curly hair and glasses stands at a bus stop. He wears a black top.

Your Voice, Your Vote: 'Bus services must improve'

Brandon relies on a bus to get to work. He wants to know how parties will tackle public transport.

25 Jun 2024
Tyne
15 Jun 2024
Artist's impression of two buildings with trees in front and people walking around

'Major step forward' for £1bn cyber development

The Golden Valley Development will aim to confirm Cheltenham as the UK's cyber capital.

15 Jun 2024
Gloucestershire
18 Jun 2024
A cartoon image of a princess character waving a golden wand as she stands in a landscape filled with towers and overlooked by a castle.

Princess Zelda finally stars in her own game

The Nintendo heroine takes the starring role in one of its most popular series for the first time.

18 Jun 2024
Newsbeat
21 Jun 2024
Jane Bailey, wearing glasses and a white spotted blouse, in a garden

Your Voice Your Vote: 'Single parents are forgotten'

A mother from Walsall is calling for more financial support for single parents.

21 Jun 2024
Birmingham & Black Country
12 Jun 2024
Elon Musk's official profile on the social network X.

Elon Musk unexpectedly drops case against OpenAI

The multi-billionaire Tesla boss filed the lawsuit against the ChatGPT developer at the end of February.

12 Jun 2024
Business
15 Jun 2024
Celia Hodson founder of Hey Girls

Woman almost thought OBE honour was a 'joke'

She is one of 10 people in the county to have been named in the King's Birthday Honours.

15 Jun 2024
Suffolk
18 Jun 2024
Ian Henderson

Post Office sabotaged Horizon probe, says investigator

Independent investigator says Post Office tried to obstruct probe into IT flaws.

18 Jun 2024
Business
14 Jun 2024
Promotional image from JLR of a dark grey Range Rover with the sea in the background

JLR invests £1m to help police stop car thefts

It comes after the company’s boss denied reports that the Range Rover was "Britain's most stolen vehicle".

14 Jun 2024
Business
19 Jun 2024
Mark Binns

'The social care crisis needs to be fixed'

Mark Binns says taxes should be raised to provide more funding for social care.

19 Jun 2024
Derby
18 Jun 2024
Nicole Healing

What do tenants want from the general election?

One tenant wants to see a ban on Section 21 evictions, rent controls, and three or five-year tenancies.

18 Jun 2024
England
13 Jun 2024
Broccoli

'We are creating new crops five-times faster'

How artificial intelligence is increasingly helping the arable farming sector.

13 Jun 2024
12 Jun 2024
Charlie Gale, chief executive HoloMem

'Insane' amounts of data spurs new storage tech

Storing information with holograms and in glass is being proposed to deal with a deluge of data.

12 Jun 2024
12 Jun 2024
Virtual reality representation of burned room

Investigating crime scenes in virtual reality

A team from the University of Dundee is developing ways to help investigators work out how fires start.

12 Jun 2024
Tayside & Central Scotland
17 Jun 2024
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary

NHS hack warning issued to everyone in Dumfries and Galloway

The health board is expected to send out leaflets to all homes describing the situation as “extremely serious".

17 Jun 2024
South Scotland
15 Jun 2024
Ruben Harris on a tennis court

Kent weekly round-up: 8 June - 14 June 2024

Take a moment to read five stories we picked from Kent this week.

15 Jun 2024
Kent
17 Jun 2024
Man standing in red streak canyon (Credit: Getty Images)

The new top nation for tourism in 2024

A new report published by the World Economic Forum highlights the nation's promotion of natural and cultural resources and commitment to sustainability and tourism.

17 Jun 2024
Travel
12 Jun 2024
Claire Mercer

Widow's smart motorway messages to politicians

Claire Mercer's husband was killed on a section of smart motorway near Sheffield in June 2019.

12 Jun 2024
South Yorkshire
13 Jun 2024
Bottled water at Freshwater car park in Brixham

Boil water notice to be lifted in phased approach

South West Water says it is "preparing for a phased approach" to lifting boil water notices in Brixham.

13 Jun 2024
England
19 Jun 2024
A woman looking at food items in a supermarket

Inflation falls to lowest level in almost three years

Inflation has hit the Bank of England's target for the first time in almost three years.

19 Jun 2024
Business
12 Jun 2024
10 students took part in the project

College students on life without a smartphone

Ten teenagers swap their smartphones for brick phones as part of a week-long digital detox.

12 Jun 2024
Technology
13 Jun 2024
Bottled water at Freshwater car park in Brixham

Boil water notice to be lifted in phased approach

South West Water says it is "preparing for a phased approach" to lifting boil water notices in Brixham.

13 Jun 2024
England
17 Jun 2024
Paternoster Square from above with people walking around

London becomes Europe's largest stock market again

A French election is driving down the value of French listed companies, analysts say

17 Jun 2024
Business
14 Jun 2024
Long and narrow white car with red tip

Careers event 'opens the minds' of 3,000 children

Pupils from more than 45 schools see exhibitors with everything from books to a record-breaking car.

14 Jun 2024
Northamptonshire
18 Jun 2024
 Dave Calhoun, chief executive of Boeing, speaks on stage at a jet event

Boeing boss admits culture 'far from perfect'

Dave Calhoun will face questions on the firm's safety record from US lawmakers on Tuesday.

18 Jun 2024
Business
12 Jun 2024
Michael Altheim pictured using the Hero Gauntlet to drink a large glass of Coca-Cola.

First person receives pioneering bionic hand

A man who lost four fingers in an accident said the device "works perfectly without delay".

12 Jun 2024
Bristol
31 May 2024
Reilly Allen, Community Larder Assistant at SOFEA handing a laptop to Jane Tyndall, Development Officer at Cholsey Volunteers

Charity awarded £100k to expand technology project

The SOFEA charity in Oxfordshire is awarded the grant to tackle e-waste and help people get online.

31 May 2024
Oxford
19 Jun 2024
Water from the River Thames breaking against the shore

Sewage in rivers 'needs a bold solution'

The BBC asks Witney's candidates what they would do to fix pollution issues in the constituency.

19 Jun 2024
Oxford
10 Jun 2024
Children playing violins in a youth orchestra

Surrey Schools music to receive nearly £2m funding

About £500,000 of the money will be used to provide instruments and technology for schools.

10 Jun 2024
Surrey
10 Jun 2024
Crowded Himalayan Balsam plants on a riverbank

Tech company to help tackle invasive plant species

An innovative technology company is hoping to incentivise volunteers to help tackle Himalayan Balsam.

10 Jun 2024
Gloucestershire
10 Jun 2024
The logo of 23andMe on a sign outside an office building

Genetic testing firm 23andMe investigated over hack

Criminals gained access to 6.9 million records when the firm was hacked in October 2023.

10 Jun 2024
Technology
14 Jun 2024
A damaged car and houses in Omdurman, March 2024

UN arms embargo violated in Sudan, investigation finds

The BBC has found evidence that both the Sudanese army and RSF have used foreign drones in the war.

14 Jun 2024
World
13 Jun 2024
Pink bacteria floating around

£8m Longitude Prize won for tackling superbug rise

The winning test rapidly detects whether bacteria are causing an infection and identifies the best antibiotics.

13 Jun 2024
Health
21 Jun 2024
Steve Toon

'Guitar exports used to take 48 hours - now it's three weeks'

Why are politicians so coy about their policies on the EU?

21 Jun 2024
Gloucestershire
11 Jun 2024
Apple boss Tim Cook pictured on-stage at WWDC 2024

Apple brings ChatGPT to iPhones in AI overhaul

The company has been slower to roll out generative AI features than rivals including Google and Microsoft.

11 Jun 2024
Technology
13 Jun 2024
Simon Sadler, chief investment officer and founder of Segantii Capital Management, arrives at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts in Hong Kong, China, 12 June 2024.

Blackpool FC owner's case moves to higher court

Simon Sadler, his company and others are accused of insider trading in Hong Kong.

13 Jun 2024
Lancashire
17 Jun 2024
Lady in wheelchair

Uber licence 'bad' for city disabled - campaigner

Flick Williams says she is worried there will now be fewer wheelchair accessible taxis in York.

17 Jun 2024
North Yorkshire
11 Jun 2024
Staff at the stroke unit in Dorset

New stroke unit set to welcome patients

The stroke unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital has opened and is set to welcome its first patients.

11 Jun 2024
Dorset
11 Jun 2024
Schoolchildren in class

Record number enter engineering competition

The Jersey Primary Engineering Awards encouraged pupils to submit "creative" engineering ideas.

11 Jun 2024
Jersey
12 Jun 2024
Sign in field

Farmers want action to tackle dog attacks on livestock

In latest incident, a sheep was killed in a dog attack in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex.

12 Jun 2024
Sussex
18 Jun 2024
Two men work to attach solar panels to a roof

Low investment blocking UK growth, says think tank

Both Conservative and Labour plan to reduce government investment over the next parliamentary term

18 Jun 2024
Business
10 Jun 2024
Richard Tompkins

Facial recognition to be used at Silverstone again

Police will use the technology to help prevent criminal activity at the British Grand Prix in July.

10 Jun 2024
Northamptonshire
17 Jun 2024
A young man with heavily tattooed arms sits in front of a computer monitor. His hand rests on a mouse and he wears a large set of over-ear headphones. He looks deep in concentration but calm.

Virtual camera operators: The unsung heroes of esports

A different kind of esports pro explains how they capture all the action during tense matches.

17 Jun 2024
Newsbeat
11 Jun 2024
A model wearing the student-designed garment

Student-designed clothes combats AI privacy fear

Kirsty Love creates a clothing range designed to protect its wearer’s identity online.

11 Jun 2024
England
18 Jun 2024
Hand with coins

Voters are being taken for fools on the economy

Do promises to leave various tax rates alone have any credibility, asks the BBC's economics editor.

18 Jun 2024
BBC InDepth
19 Jun 2024
Two young women on a sunny street, looking directly at the camera

'Island life is expensive, ferries and nothing for the young'

The BBC asks the candidates standing to be the Isle of Wight West's MP about ferry services.

19 Jun 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
12 Jun 2024
Young diabetic patient monitoring glucose level with remote sensor at home, she has a glucose monitor on her arm

NHS offers free diabetes checks

The service offers conversations and finger prick blood tests to test for early signs of diabetes.

12 Jun 2024
Wolverhampton
14 Jun 2024
Woman walks through Tesco aisle holding basket

Tesco says shoppers are buying more as confidence returns

The UK's largest retailer reports higher sales, but controversy persists over its boss's pay package.

14 Jun 2024
Business
11 Jun 2024
British tennis star Emma Raducanu

'Two v one' - Raducanu unhappy with line calls

Emma Raducanu defies a late wobble to get her grass-court season off to a winning start with a straight sets victory over Japan's Ena Shibahara.

11 Jun 2024
Tennis
14 Jun 2024
Graphic showing a stock image of a voter holding a Reform UK sign alongside a picture of a humanoid robot also holding a Reform UK sign

Bot or not: Are fake accounts swaying voters towards Reform UK?

The BBC traces people behind social media profiles posting hundreds of repetitive messages backing Reform UK.

14 Jun 2024
Technology
13 Jun 2024
An image of Lisa Li talking to her "boyfriend" Dan

Dan's the man: Why Chinese women are looking to ChatGPT for love

A jailbreak version of ChatGPT is becoming popular with women who prefer it to real world dating.

13 Jun 2024
Asia
17 Jun 2024
Workers install solar panels on a roof

Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand

Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply.

17 Jun 2024
11 Jun 2024
A construction worker pouring concrete foundations (Credit: Getty Images)

The batteries made from cement

Concrete is perhaps the most commonly used building material in the world. With a bit of tweaking, it could help to power our homes too.

11 Jun 2024
Future
13 Jun 2024
Kate Rackham on Ullswater Lake

'Do not cry for me', says cancer campaigner in final post

Tributes are paid to Kate Rackham who helped set up the Fighting to be Heard charity after her diagnosis.

13 Jun 2024
Manchester
13 Jun 2024
Image of a doctor performing a finger prick test on a patient

NHS scheme launched to support diabetes patients

More than 30,000 people in Somerset are living with the condition, according to the NHS.

13 Jun 2024
Somerset
17 Jun 2024
Portsmouth resident Joan Oldfield

NHS a key issue for Portsmouth voters

Paying staff more, investing in prevention and thinning out management are among the suggestions.

17 Jun 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
12 Jun 2024
King Charles and David Beckham

King awards 'harmony' prizes with Beckham

King Charles has launched a new set of awards celebrating living in harmony with nature.

12 Jun 2024
UK
11 Jun 2024
The whole scheme would cover almost 400 acres

Data centre plans spark fury among residents

Developer Digital Reef wants to build a 99-acre data centre and a 279-acre "ecology park".

11 Jun 2024
10 Jun 2024
A small aircraft outside a hanger at Manston

Manston Airport set for flights within four years

The owners are eager to begin redevelopment after the latest judicial review was not upheld.

10 Jun 2024
12 Jun 2024
Carol and Graham Chandler

'The NHS used to be the pride of the UK - now it's failing'

Graham Chandler found going private cut his hernia surgery wait time down by months

12 Jun 2024
Wiltshire
14 Jun 2024
St Thomas' Hospital

Hospitals cyber attack impacts 800 operations

The ransomware attack saw organs diverted, blood tests suspended and operations rescheduled.

14 Jun 2024
London
15 Jun 2024
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 airplane takes off from Baltimore-Washington Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, Maryland, US, on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Boeing plane investigated after 'Dutch roll'

Air regulators are investigating new issues with Boeing planes.

15 Jun 2024
Business
9 Jun 2024
Mobile phone detecting camera using AI technology beside a road

Phone and seat belt offenders to be targeted by AI

The mobile unit will be taken to locations in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire from 10 June.

9 Jun 2024
England
18 Jun 2024
Detailed artwork depicts a knight in a full suit of armour standing in a heroic pose in front of a medieval town with a large cliff overlooking it.

Building a $2bn online game by breaking the rules

How the Elder Scrolls Online survived a difficult launch to become a quiet gaming success story.

18 Jun 2024
11 Jun 2024
The entrance to Woking Library in Surrey

Public invited to preview library improvements

The public can hear about planned improvements to Woking library during a drop-in day on 17 June.

11 Jun 2024
Surrey
17 Jun 2024
Patricia Franquesa at the Sheffield Documentary Festival

'Hackers leaked intimate photos after my laptop was stolen'

A Spanish filmmaker turned the cameras on herself and made a "sextortion diary" after being blackmailed.

17 Jun 2024
South Yorkshire
14 Jun 2024
View over OConnell Bridge and Dublin at night (Credit: Getty Images)

The Irish city you should visit in 2024

Ireland's bustling capital has been busy transforming the traveller experience, with fresh ideas that put local people and cultural heritage at its heart.

14 Jun 2024
Travel
13 Jun 2024
Woman looks at advertisements for houses in a window

Housing demand wanes as buyers bank on rate cut

Housebuilder Crest Nicholson warns on profits as the market softens while surveyors see confidence dip.

13 Jun 2024
Business
17 Jun 2024
Reuben

Your Voice, Your Vote: Rehabilitating Reuben, 3, after stroke

A Worcestershire family calls for NHS investment to ensure children receive the necessary care.

17 Jun 2024
Hereford & Worcester
10 Jun 2024
Influencer Molly-Mae Hague looking at a phone during a PrettyLittleThing photoshoot

PLT faces backlash after scrapping free returns

Its UK customers must now pay £1.99 to return clothes, with the cost deducted from their refund.

10 Jun 2024
Business
15 Jun 2024
Alan Bates wearing a suit and tie, standing in front of a brown building with shops and shoppers in the background

Bates learned of knighthood at Post Office inquiry

The campaigner had travelled to hear former CEO Paula Vennells give evidence when he received the news.

15 Jun 2024
Business
13 Jun 2024
CodeClan

Digital skills academy CodeClan to become college-based course

CodeBase has acquired the CodeClan name and brand to deliver online content from Silicon Valley via Scottish colleges.

13 Jun 2024
Scotland
15 Jun 2024
Imelda Staunton, Alan Bates and Tracey Emin

Bates knighted as Staunton and Emin made dames

Gordon Brown, 3 Dads Walking and Susie Dent also given awards in the King's Birthday honours.

15 Jun 2024
Business
10 Jun 2024
Vincent Hodder

New airport scanners herald change to liquids rule

New scanners mean travellers can keep all liquids inside their hand luggage during security.

10 Jun 2024
West Yorkshire
8 Jun 2024
Next Generation Security Checkpoints at Jersey Airport

Airport liquid rule to be reintroduced temporarily

The temporary reintroduction of restrictions comes into force from Sunday.

8 Jun 2024
Jersey
13 Jun 2024
People boarding a Wizz Air flight

Wizz Air ranked worst airline for delays again

The low-cost carrier says it has made "significant improvements" but admits there is "work to be done".

13 Jun 2024
Business
9 Jun 2024
Anatoly Maslov, May 2024

'Spy mania': Why is Russia accusing its own physicists of treason?

Rights groups warn of state paranoia as experts on hypersonics, the science behind ultrafast missiles, have been jailed.

9 Jun 2024
Europe
16 Jun 2024
Kenyan farmer and fossil fuel advocate Jusper Machogu

How a Kenyan farmer became a champion of climate change denial

A Kenyan farmer has caught the eye of climate change deniers worldwide. But what is driving him?

16 Jun 2024
Africa
12 Jun 2024
A woman outside Co-operative Bank

Payments taken twice from some Co-op bank accounts

The bank is trying to resolve the glitch after payments were debited twice from some business accounts.

12 Jun 2024
Business
8 Jun 2024
Microsoft Corporate Vice President, Surface Devices Brett Ostrum holds laptops during a presentation at Microsoft's May 20 briefing. event at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington, on May 20, 2024. Microsoft unveiled a new category of PC on Monday that features generative artificial intelligence tools built directly into Windows, the company's world leading operating system.

Microsoft 'recalls' screenshot feature after outcry

Microsoft will modify a tool on its new AI-powered PCs that had sparked privacy concerns.

8 Jun 2024
Technology
17 Jun 2024
Graphic showing BBC Your Voice, Your Vote branding

Your Voice, Your Vote: Immigration centre could sway local voters

Richard from Essex says that he feels the control of immigration is the biggest issue facing the UK.

17 Jun 2024
Essex
13 Jun 2024
BBC East political correspondent Ben Schofield against backdrop of graphics and microphones

Your Voice, Your Vote - your questions on pylons

BBC East's political correspondent Ben Schofield looks at political party policy on pylons.

13 Jun 2024
Politics
7 Jun 2024
Watch the movie that rewrites itself

Watch the movie that rewrites itself

Filmmaker Gary Hustwit has created a documentary which can rewrite itself before every screening.

7 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence
8 Jun 2024
Microsoft Corporate Vice President, Surface Devices Brett Ostrum holds laptops during a presentation at Microsoft's May 20 briefing. event at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington, on May 20, 2024. Microsoft unveiled a new category of PC on Monday that features generative artificial intelligence tools built directly into Windows, the company's world leading operating system.

Microsoft 'recalls' screenshot feature after outcry

Microsoft will modify a tool on its new AI-powered PCs that had sparked privacy concerns.

8 Jun 2024
Technology
12 Jun 2024
A cargo ship is pictured travelling through the Suez canal

DFS warning as Red Sea disruption hits deliveries

Cargo ships are having to take long detours to avoid the Suez Canal amid attacks by Houthi rebels.

12 Jun 2024
Business
11 Jun 2024
Katie Boulter celebrates her win

Boulter beats Dart in marathon Nottingham match

Defending champion Katie Boulter edges out Harriet Dart in a marathon all-British tie to reach the second round of the Nottingham Open.

11 Jun 2024
Tennis
10 Jun 2024
Nick Barton

Airport boss disappointed by liquids rule change

Nick Barton said passengers' experience in Birmingham was not what had been planned for them.

10 Jun 2024
Birmingham & Black Country
11 Jun 2024
South Africa bowler Keshav Maharaj celebrates

SA on brink of Super 8s with tense win over Bangladesh

South Africa claim a nervy four-run win over Bangladesh that puts them on brink of reaching the T20 World Cup Super 8s.

11 Jun 2024
Cricket
7 Jun 2024
Doll at Cybrothel

Concern rises over AI in adult entertainment

AI in adult entertainment could have negative effects on society and individuals, experts say.

7 Jun 2024
10 Jun 2024
 Two boys playing football as a BA plane takes off

The photographer capturing life under a flight path

Bertie Taylor spent two years travelling to west London to take pictures around Heathrow Airport.

10 Jun 2024
London
12 Jun 2024
People outside a BHS shop in 2016

Ex-BHS directors must pay £18m over chain's collapse

Two former directors of the collapsed retail chain have been found guilty of wrongful trading.

12 Jun 2024
Business
17 Jun 2024
Mum of three, Hermila

'My son quit athletics due to a lack of facilities'

Hermila, a mother from Nottingham, is worried about a lack of opportunities for young people.

17 Jun 2024
Nottingham
12 Jun 2024
Close up of person charging electric car

EU threatens China EVs with tariffs of up to 38%

The decision comes as an investigation continues into what the EU calls China’s "unfair subsidisation".

12 Jun 2024
Business
7 Jun 2024
An astronaut teacher in his black space suit speaks to lots of year 5 pupils in their red school uniforms

Astronaut's stories of space adventures for pupils

Mike Mongo hopes to inspire the next generation of space talent.

7 Jun 2024
Northamptonshire
7 Jun 2024
A goofy-looking dog with its jaw wide open, and a microphone placed in front of it - creating the illusion that it is being recorded

Scientists enlist AI to interpret meaning of barks

They are also digging into whether AI can tell a dog's age, gender and breed based on the noises it makes.

7 Jun 2024
Technology
8 Jun 2024
Björn Ulvaeus talks to the BBC during a trip to Bridlington Spa in East Yorkshire

ABBA star's AI tech warning to music industry

Björn Ulvaeus appeared on stage in East Yorkshire at a conference held at the Bridlington Spa.

8 Jun 2024
Hull & East Yorkshire
15 Jun 2024
Nicola Cutter

Your Voice, Your Vote: Our water and how clean it is

Nicola Cutcher says the England and Wales governments need to work together to save the river.

15 Jun 2024
Hereford & Worcester
13 Jun 2024
A woman pushes a trolley through a Walmart supermarket

US Fed pencils in one interest rate cut this year

America's central bank scaled back forecasts for cuts in 2024 despite annual inflation easing.

13 Jun 2024
Business
9 Jun 2024
Small push-button mobile phones pictured in the hands of teenagers outdoors

Adults and teens turn to 'dumbphones' to cut screen time

Parents and teens alike are trading in their smartphones for "dumber" models to help stay offline.

9 Jun 2024
US & Canada
14 Jun 2024
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

Labour manifesto 2024: 12 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Labour manifesto.

14 Jun 2024
BBC InDepth
11 Jun 2024
A BYD Seagull

Why the EU might be about to make Chinese electric cars more expensive

Brussels is widely expected to introduce tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles coming to Europe.

11 Jun 2024
Business
13 Jun 2024
A test tube containing a blood sample

Blood test delays continue after cyber attack - GP

NHS teams are asked to only process "clinically critical" blood tests in the wake of the cyber attack.

13 Jun 2024
London
12 Jun 2024
Older man holding union jack umbrella on Oxford Street looking at other shoppers

UK economy fails to grow during wet April

The main political parties disagree about what the data suggests about longer-term economic health.

12 Jun 2024
Business
7 Jun 2024
British businessman Mike Lynch in blue suit, blue tie and white shirt smiling

British tech tycoon cleared in US fraud trial

Former Autonomy boss Mike Lynch was accused of fraud related to the $11bn sale of his firm to HP.

7 Jun 2024
Business
6 Jun 2024
Meta AI logo is displayed on a smartphone lying on a computer keyboard

Plans to use Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI criticised

Public posts, images and image captions will also be used to develop parent company Meta's AI tools.

6 Jun 2024
Technology
9 Jun 2024
Jordan DeMay and mother Jenn

Dead in 6 hours: How Nigerian sextortion scammers targeted my son

Jenn Buta has been campaigning since her son was targeted by sextortionists in Nigeria - a hotspot for scammers.

9 Jun 2024
Africa
11 Jun 2024
A tiny Raspberry Pi computer, about the size of a credit card

Raspberry Pi shares soar on stock market debut

Raspberry Pi's listing is seen as a boost for the London stock market, which has seen some firms moving abroad.

11 Jun 2024
8 Jun 2024
George Orwell at a BBC microphone

1984: How did the Isle of Jura help shape Orwell's masterpiece?

Orwell's celebrated novel is celebrating 75 years in print but its message is as important as ever.

8 Jun 2024
Scotland
11 Jun 2024
Side view of the ear of a man wearing a hearing aid

Study finds 18m people in the UK have hearing loss

University of Manchester researchers find millions more people are affected than previously thought.

11 Jun 2024
Manchester
7 Jun 2024
Zoe Kleinman taking a photo of herself using the Rabbit R1

Down the Rabbit hole: Pocket-sized AI gadget put to the test

The R1 is the latest attempt to build AI-powered hardware that challenges our smartphone addiction.

7 Jun 2024
9 Jun 2024
Jordan DeMay and mother Jenn

Dead in 6 hours: How Nigerian sextortion scammers targeted my son

Jenn Buta has been campaigning since her son was targeted by sextortionists in Nigeria - a hotspot for scammers.

9 Jun 2024
Africa
13 Jun 2024
Woman putting perfume and mascara in a clear plastic bag

Airport bosses criticise sudden liquids U-turn

Airport bosses have criticised the lack of notice they were given for re-introducing 100ml liquids limits.

13 Jun 2024
Business
11 Jun 2024
Side view of the ear of a man wearing a hearing aid

Study finds 18m people in the UK have hearing loss

University of Manchester researchers find millions more people are affected than previously thought.

11 Jun 2024
Manchester
8 Jun 2024
Mila the dog being cuddled by owner

Dog who disappeared into field discovered by drone

A two-year old miniature dachshund is back with her teen owner after going missing for nine days.

8 Jun 2024
Technology
7 Jun 2024
Close up of injured ewe

DNA trial to identify dogs after livestock attacks

Devon and Cornwall Police is one of 10 police forces participating in the research project.

7 Jun 2024
England
9 Jun 2024
Someone browsing a dating app on their iPhone

The new language changing the dating scene

If you WLTM a ND with a GSOH, you might struggle to locate one on a modern dating app.

9 Jun 2024
England
7 Jun 2024
Kelly Jesus standing outside the ARU building in Peterborough

Students confident AI will not replace future jobs

A student says that AI could never replace the people skills you need to succeed in the workplace.

7 Jun 2024
Peterborough
14 Jun 2024
A woman with blonde hair

'We need more funding to help more children'

Helen Roy, who runs an afterschool club, says they regularly have to turn children away.

14 Jun 2024
Somerset
10 Jun 2024
Mechanics work on a bike

Free electric-bike trials offered by council

The public are being offered the chance to try "legal" e-bikes in Hull during Bike Week.

10 Jun 2024
Hull & East Yorkshire
10 Jun 2024
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves wearing a blue jacket and carrying a black bag

Labour drops plan to reintroduce pension saving cap

The decision to not bring back the lifetime allowance comes after lobbying from senior NHS doctors.

10 Jun 2024
10 Jun 2024
Steel worker

Labour urges Tata to talk over jobs threat

Tata says it will not change course at Port Talbot, regardless of who wins the general election.

10 Jun 2024
Wales
14 Jun 2024
A woman with blonde hair

'We need more funding to help more children'

Helen Roy, who runs an afterschool club, says they regularly have to turn children away.

14 Jun 2024
Somerset
10 Jun 2024
Former BP chief executive Bernard Looney

BP tightens rules on staff relationships

It comes after former boss Bernard Looney was dismissed for failing to disclose details about relationships.

10 Jun 2024
Business
5 Jun 2024
People placing bags on airport security conveyor belts

Airport shares new hand luggage rules

Passengers will soon be able walk through security without removing liquids and electronics from their bags.

5 Jun 2024
England
11 Jun 2024
Different social media logos like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X, formally known as Twitter

Are TikToks and memes going to help win votes?

The influence of social media on this year's general election is under the spotlight.

11 Jun 2024
Wales
7 Jun 2024
Donald Kargbo-Reffell

Man jailed for 2006 rape thanks to new forensic techniques

The victim, who was 14. said the attack "destroyed my mental and physical health".

7 Jun 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
11 Jun 2024
People enjoying the sun at Kalvebod Wave (Credit: Getty Images)

Eight of the best places to swim in Copenhagen

Whether you're relaxing at the snail-shaped Kastrup Sea Bath or taking a harbour dip at Kalvebod Bølge, Copenhagen is a paradise for swimmers.

11 Jun 2024
Travel
7 Jun 2024
The Red Arrows

Traffic warning ahead of RAF Cosford Air Show

National Highways urges drivers to leave additional time for their journeys to this year's air show.

7 Jun 2024
Shropshire
11 Jun 2024
People enjoying the sun at Kalvebod Wave (Credit: Getty Images)

Eight of the best places to swim in Copenhagen

Whether you're relaxing at the snail-shaped Kastrup Sea Bath or taking a harbour dip at Kalvebod Bølge, Copenhagen is a paradise for swimmers.

11 Jun 2024
Travel
12 Jun 2024
Teenage girl with images of a mobile phone and a knife

BBC teen survey: Social media ban and knife crime fears

A survey of 2,000 young teenagers found nearly half were worried about knife crime.

12 Jun 2024
4 Jun 2024
Medic using stethoscope on woman

New AI tech developed to detect heart failure earlier

The new technology, developed in Leeds, is a "powerful and unique resource", researchers say.

4 Jun 2024
West Yorkshire
10 Jun 2024
Andy Best

Parents asked to put away phones at school gate

The headteacher says he is trying to "resurrect the joy of conversation back into the community".

10 Jun 2024
Sussex
7 Jun 2024
Light green Hulk/Pepsi Xbox console

Xbox donated to charity shop could fetch thousands

The green Hulk-branded gaming device is being auctioned by the British Heart Foundation.

7 Jun 2024
Oxford
6 Jun 2024
Generic picture of a woman from the back making a mobile phone call

Man called 999 after pedal fell off bicycle

Cambridgeshire Police is encouraging people to report non-emergencies online.

6 Jun 2024
England
10 Jun 2024
Man donating blood

O-type blood donors needed after London cyber-attack

The NHS says last week's cyber-attack means blood cannot be sorted at the same frequency.

10 Jun 2024
London
12 Jun 2024
Elon Musk holds his hands as if in prayer

Tesla pay fight tests power of Elon Musk's mystique

Elon Musk wants the biggest pay package in history, but will investors back the $50bn deal?

12 Jun 2024
Business
6 Jun 2024
Generic picture of a woman from the back making a mobile phone call

Man called 999 after pedal fell off bicycle

Cambridgeshire Police is encouraging people to report non-emergencies online.

6 Jun 2024
England
7 Jun 2024
Lucas Feron watches on in his position as a line judge at the 2024 French Open

'I always hoped for return' - line judge back on court after coma

Lucas Feron was left in a coma after what was described as a "brutal" and "unprovoked" attack. Now the line judge is back on court at the French Open.

7 Jun 2024
Tennis
7 Jun 2024
Sue and Helen Tottey

Woman raises money for hospice ice-lolly fridges

Helen Tottey's mother, Sue, would often want ice lollies or ice cubes to help manage her symptoms.

7 Jun 2024
England
7 Jun 2024
Matt Gallagher and his daughters (Daisy Gallagher (left) Hollie-Mae Gallagher (right)

Ex-rugby pro to 'pick up baton' for Rob Burrow

The Matt Gallagher Foundation has raised more than £370,000 since its formation in January.

7 Jun 2024
England
6 Jun 2024
Murray Dowey

Meta releases 'sextortion' data after mum's criticism

Murray Dowey, 16, from Dunblane took his own life last December after being blackmailed online.

6 Jun 2024
Scotland
10 Jun 2024
Passengers queuing to board an EasyJet plane

Scammers use fake X accounts to impersonate airlines

Holidaymakers are warned about scams where fake social media accounts are used to impersonate airlines.

10 Jun 2024
Business
4 Jun 2024
Silhouette of two people using their smartphones with Instagram's logo in the background

Instagram tests forcing users to watch adverts

The "ad break" feature it is trialling means users cannot scroll or swipe past adverts as usual.

4 Jun 2024
Technology
11 Jun 2024
A woman with tattooed arms and neck working in a coffee shop

Unemployment rate highest for more than two years

The rate has risen to 4.4%, official figures show, the highest figure since September 2021.

11 Jun 2024
Business
9 Jun 2024
A girl holding a plastic bag with bottles of liquid at airport security

Warning as carry-on rules revised at 6 airports

All of the airports which are affected have upgraded to new high-tech CT scanners.

9 Jun 2024
Business
9 Jun 2024
An ambulance outside St Thomas' Hospital

Trainees urged to help hospitals after cyber-attack

Students are asked to act as "floor-runners" to help London hospitals recover from a cyber-attack.

9 Jun 2024
London
11 Jun 2024
A woman with tattooed arms and neck working in a coffee shop

Unemployment rate highest for more than two years

The rate has risen to 4.4%, official figures show, the highest figure since September 2021.

11 Jun 2024
Business
7 Jun 2024
Close up of hands of teen boy texting on phone

Secondary school heads urge delay in smartphone use

A group of central London schools is encouraging students not to have smartphones until Year 10.

7 Jun 2024
London
6 Jun 2024
Spider Island

Traffic lights set to be upgraded at busy roundabout

Derby City Council says Spider Island in Allenton has not had traffic light upgrades in 20 years.

6 Jun 2024
Derby
6 Jun 2024
VAR

Premier League clubs vote in favour of keeping VAR

Wolves' proposal to scrap VAR has been voted down at the Premier League's annual general meeting.

6 Jun 2024
Football
6 Jun 2024
St Leonard's Catholic School

Plans to partially demolish Raac-hit school

St Leonard's Catholic School intends to knock down some buildings to make way for a new facility.

6 Jun 2024
Wear
10 Jun 2024
Rishi Sunak meets with Neighbourhood Watch representatives in Horsham

Sunak says he will 'fight for every single vote' in Sussex

The prime minister visited Horsham and Crawley as part of his campaign trail on Monday.

10 Jun 2024
Sussex
5 Jun 2024
Hugh Dennis at the Maidstone Museum

Hugh Dennis opens museum's archaeology gallery

The gallery will include objects dating back more than 600,000 years.

5 Jun 2024
Kent
6 Jun 2024
The back of an Isle of Man Post Office branded van in country roads

Post Office bid to cut emissions outline in report

Measures to reduce carbon emissions are published the first of what will be an annual document.

6 Jun 2024
Isle of Man
13 Jun 2024
Sharon Cove standing outside a home

'My son's generation was sold a lie on housing'

Ahead of the upcoming general election, many voters are calling for housing and rental reforms.

13 Jun 2024
England
12 Jun 2024
People walking up and down Westgate in Ipswich in winter

Your Voice, Your Vote: The future of Ipswich town centre

Ipswich's general election candidates answer questions on the future of the town centre.

12 Jun 2024
Suffolk
10 Jun 2024
Nick Robinson

How I’m approaching my party leader interviews

The BBC’s Nick Robinson explains how he is approaching his interviews with party leaders ahead of the UK general election.

10 Jun 2024
Politics
10 Jun 2024
Umm Hudaifa wearing a headscarf that covers most of her face

Widow of IS leader reveals details of their life together

Umm Hudaifa - widow of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - says she tried to leave him but couldn’t.

10 Jun 2024
Middle East
4 Jun 2024
Lady relaxing in a hot tub

Can 'energy hog' hot tubs be greener?

Hot tubs are becoming a standard feature at holiday parks, but can they be made more energy efficient?

4 Jun 2024
3 Jun 2024
Former US President Donald Trump attending a mixed martial arts event

Donald Trump joins TikTok despite previously wanting ban

The former president joins the current US leader in using the platform despite backing concerns.

3 Jun 2024
Technology
11 Jun 2024
jigsaw puzzle of the EU and UK flags

Is Brexit talk a 'poisoned chalice' for politicians?

Voters are asking the BBC why Brexit is not being talked about more in the general election campaign.

11 Jun 2024
England
6 Jun 2024
The flag of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) flutters in front of the agency's headquarters on the opening day of a quarterly meeting

UN nuclear watchdog urges Iran to cooperate

The UN's nuclear watchdog votes to censure Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the agency.

6 Jun 2024
Middle East
3 Jun 2024
Jimmy Donaldson/MrBeast

MrBeast overtakes T-Series for most YouTube subscribers

Jimmy Donaldson, already the most-subscribed individual on the platform, has claimed another title.

3 Jun 2024
Technology
12 Jun 2024
Grace headshot black hair nose ring holding decorated brick phone

What happened when 10 teens gave up their smartphones?

Will, Ruby and Grace are among those swapping their devices for basic phones, for five days.

12 Jun 2024
Family & Education
7 Jun 2024
Woman walks with umbrella in front of a Body Shop store on a rainy day

Body Shop sets deadline to save UK stores and jobs

Bidders have until next week to make an offer and save the remaining 1,500 UK jobs at the retailer.

7 Jun 2024
Business
6 Jun 2024
A black and white photo of allied forces landing on Normany beaches, including tanks and ships

Manx participation in D-Day told digitally

A digital exhibition exploring the Manx involvement in the D-Day landings is made available online.

6 Jun 2024
Isle of Man
5 Jun 2024
Uber

Uber granted licence to operate in Aberdeen

The company was previously granted permission to launch in 2018, but later surrendered its licence.

5 Jun 2024
NE, Orkney & Shetland
24 May 2024
Construction workers raise wood framing as they build homes in a new housing development  in Richmond, California.

Why technology has not transformed building

New technology has yet to transform homebuilding which is still largely a manual task.

24 May 2024
4 Jun 2024
scanner

Call for end to strip-searching of women in prison

The prisons watchdog says the “traumatic” practice stop immediately for all prisoners.

4 Jun 2024
Scotland Politics
4 Jun 2024
Engineer (name unknown) in orange hi-vis operates test equipment outdoors

'Thousands of homes' to get faster broadband

A council said £6.3m was being spent on giving five more areas faster internet access.

4 Jun 2024
Northamptonshire
7 Jun 2024
Co-op external store sign

Co-op to make 770 community helpers redundant

The mutual denies the cuts go against its values of serving and protecting local communities.

7 Jun 2024
Business
11 Jun 2024
A dog standing next to a polling station sign

Could the Tories lose half their Sussex seats?

The BBC's Lucinda Adam takes a close look at the Conservative Party's political prospects in Sussex.

11 Jun 2024
Sussex
5 Jun 2024
Paris Hilton at the Fashion Trust US 2024 Awards in Beverly Hills, California.

Paris Hilton among users targeted in TikTok hack

The video-sharing app told the BBC that a "very limited" number of accounts had been compromised.

5 Jun 2024
Business
10 Jun 2024
Peter and Rebecca, would-be homebuyers smiling with colourful graphics background

Couple caught in deposit trap want election to unlock home-owning dream

Many voters have told the BBC that housing is a big issue for them in the general election.

10 Jun 2024
Business
7 Jun 2024
Women looks at mobile phone in front of For Rent sign

Rents rise at 6.6% a year but pace is slowing

The rate of increase is the slowest for 30 months, but competition among potential tenants is still fierce.

7 Jun 2024
Business
14 Jun 2024
Alan and Karen Johnson on holiday. An older couple smiles at the camera

Your Voice, Your Vote: 'Support our unpaid carers'

Karen Johnson, from County Durham, cares for her husband Alan, who has Alzheimer's disease.

14 Jun 2024
England
4 Jun 2024
A health worker preparing a malaria vaccination in Kenya (Credit: Getty Images)

Why aren't there more vaccines for parasites?

The process of making vaccines for parasites is extremely challenging – but scientists might be on the cusp of major breakthroughs.

4 Jun 2024
Future
7 Jun 2024
Richard Linklater against Boyhood movie art (Credit: Emmanuel Lafont)

How one man pushed film to its epic limits

In 2014, no one had seen anything like Richard Linklater's film Boyhood, following a family in real time over 12 years. Here the director ponders pulling off a unique feat.

7 Jun 2024
Culture
13 Jun 2024
Four young men with their faces covered by balaclavas and face masks

Crime here is hurting, whatever the statistics say

In some areas, getting a grip on crime is a major election issue.

13 Jun 2024
BBC InDepth
7 Jun 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum wins 2024 Mexican election (Credit: Getty Images)

Mexico's new climate minded president

In Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico has elected the most scientifically engaged climate premier in history. Can she make a difference?

7 Jun 2024
Future
8 Jun 2024
Female driver checking mirror

Tories pledge to 'back drivers' with new law

The plans would include "unilaterally reversing" the expansion of the Ulez clean air scheme in London.

8 Jun 2024
Business
8 Jun 2024
Female driver checking mirror

Tories pledge to 'back drivers' with new law

The plans would include "unilaterally reversing" the expansion of the Ulez clean air scheme in London.

8 Jun 2024
Business
3 Jun 2024
Chris Martin of Coldplay

Coldplay say they have beaten eco-touring targets

The band reduce their carbon emissions by 59% compared with their last world tour in 2016-17.

3 Jun 2024
4 Jun 2024
Rushcliffe bins

Vegetable oil-fulled bin lorries begin service

The council says they are powered by waste oil not used by supermarkets and other suppliers.

4 Jun 2024
Nottingham
7 Jun 2024
Rendered image of how F1 cars will look like from 2026

Hamilton unconvinced by new F1 rules for 2026

Formula 1 cars will be smaller, nimbler and more environmentally friendly from 2026, the sport's governing body the FIA says.

7 Jun 2024
Formula 1
8 Jun 2024
Female barista with long dark hair in a ponytail standing in front of a coffee machine in a kitchen with green and white tiles looking at her phone

Labour vows business rate reform to help High Street

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer suggested that "hard-working small businesses have been held back".

8 Jun 2024
Business
4 Jun 2024
Two military plans flying over a hilly and wooded landscape

War will drive a decade of arms restocking, says firm

The defence company projects sales will reach £1bn by 2030 amid conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

4 Jun 2024
Business
4 Jun 2024
Electric cargo bike

Council extends electric cargo bike partnership

The initiative offers free same-day and next-day zero emission deliveries within Oxford's ring road.

4 Jun 2024
Oxford
6 Jun 2024
Drones make a battle ship

In pictures: Drone light show marks D-Day 80th anniversary

The light show featured drones forming a spitfire, a soldier and the words 'I remember' in the night sky

6 Jun 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
6 Jun 2024
Ex-Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells surrounded by police and media, pictured in May when she appeared at the Horizon inquiry

Government weighed up sacking Paula Vennells in 2014

Officials were concerned the ex-Post Office boss was unable to work with people who challenged her.

6 Jun 2024
Business
6 Jun 2024
Ex-Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells surrounded by police and media, pictured in May when she appeared at the Horizon inquiry

Government weighed up sacking Paula Vennells in 2014

Officials were concerned the ex-Post Office boss was unable to work with people who challenged her.

6 Jun 2024
Business
9 Jun 2024
Woman sitting at a table drinking cold Starbucks drink through a straw while looking at her mobile phone

Price hikes and boycotts: Is trouble brewing at Starbucks?

The coffee giant is suffering as customers "lose it" over price hikes and other controversies.

9 Jun 2024
Business
6 Jun 2024
Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang holds a mock computer chip delivers his keystone speech ahead of Computex 2024 in Taipei on June 2, 2024.

Nvidia value surges past $3tn and overtakes Apple

Nvidia has been marked out as a winner from a wave of investments in artificial intelligence.

6 Jun 2024
Business
4 Jun 2024
A queue of caravans on the A66 Westbound

Gypsy leaders warn of scams ahead of Appleby Fair

Community leaders say those who bring stolen property to the historic fair "deserve what they get".

4 Jun 2024
3 Jun 2024
Chinese flag is seen in Nice, France on May 28, 2024

China says MI6 recruited Chinese couple as spies

Beijing says the UK's MI6 took advantage of Mr Wang's "strong desire for money".

3 Jun 2024
Asia
3 Jun 2024
Battery powered train

Bid for new battery-powered trains

Siemens is pitching the idea of battery powered trains to be built at its East Yorkshire factory.

3 Jun 2024
England
7 Jun 2024
A shopper carries a red bag past a storefront in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Will the UK and US cut interest rates like Europe?

The move marks the beginning of a new phase for the global fight against inflation.

7 Jun 2024
Business
3 Jun 2024
People with laptops

Free workshops to help tenants with digital skills

The monthly workshops are open to council tenants to help them use the internet and mobiles phones.

3 Jun 2024
Devon
8 Jun 2024
A model walking on a runway at Shein fashion show wearing an orange top

The rise and rise of fashion giant Shein

The retailer could be heading for London's stock market, but its rise has not come without controversy.

8 Jun 2024
Business
5 Jun 2024
Man's hand holding a chicken burger

McDonald's loses EU trademark for chicken Big Macs

Other chains will be able to sell poultry-based "Big Macs" following a ruling by the European Court of Justice

5 Jun 2024
Business
1 Jun 2024
A photo of the chargers

First vehicle charging station at petrol forecourt

Jersey Electricity says the new station is at the Co-op in Sion, St John.

1 Jun 2024
Jersey
2 Jun 2024
Black box for testing water samples with an illuminated screen to display results

Scientists explore new way to test water quality

A project aims to develop new kit to autonomously test bathing waters around Devon.

2 Jun 2024
Devon
6 Jun 2024
ECB president Christine Lagarde

Eurozone cuts interest rate for first time in 5 years

The eurozone is the second major economy to cut its main lending rate this week after Canada.

6 Jun 2024
Business
31 May 2024
Woman shops for groceries

Sainsbury's apologises after card payment issues

The supermarket has resolved technology problems which affected in-store and delivery payments.

31 May 2024
Business
4 Jun 2024
Rachel Reeves and Anas Sarwar

Reeves vows Labour will bring 'good jobs' to Scotland

The party's Treasury spokesperson set out her plans to "unleash Scotland's economic firepower".

4 Jun 2024
Scotland Politics
2 Jun 2024
Ronnie barker archive image

Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A story about the late comedian Ronnie Barker's antique shop was among our most read of the week.

2 Jun 2024
4 Jun 2024
Westminster Magistrates Court

PC who shared pro-Hamas messages sentenced

Mohammed Adil shared the messages shortly after the 7 October attacks on Israel, a court hears.

4 Jun 2024
England
31 May 2024
The SME Energy shop in Banstead High Street

Renewable energy shop aims to make Banstead green

The SME Energy Centre aims to change the 'negative narrative about renewable energy'.

31 May 2024
5 Jun 2024
Headshot of Dr Derek Adu-Sarkodie smiling

Doctor turns to YouTube to tackle misinformation

Dr Derek Adu-Sarkodie's says he decided to act after patients were exposed to unverified health advice.

5 Jun 2024
Manchester
4 Jun 2024
Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) supporters in Kolkata

India stocks see biggest fall for over four years

Indian stocks fall as it looks less likely that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party will be able to form a majority government.

4 Jun 2024
Business
31 May 2024
art fund tour

Tech tour shows how art affects brain

The Art Fund is taking its exhibition nationwide but it's stopping at the Hepworth in Wakefield.

31 May 2024
Leeds & West Yorkshire
3 Jun 2024
A graphic showing two hands holding phones with TikTok videos of Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak, on a background with the BBC's election logo

TikTok users being fed misleading election news, BBC finds

A BBC project investigates the election content promoted by social media by tracking dozens of phones.

3 Jun 2024
UK
5 Jun 2024
Alice Perkins

Ex-Post Office chair was told of IT risks in 2011

Alice Perkins was told Horizon was 'a real risk' by auditors as the Post Office continued to prosecute sub-postmasters.

5 Jun 2024
Business
7 Jun 2024
Young woman looking in an estate agent window

Labour pitch mortgage guarantee for first-time buyers

Sir Keir Starmer says he hopes his pledge will "turn the dream of owning a home into a reality".

7 Jun 2024
Business
8 Jun 2024
Taylor Swift

How 'Swiftonomics' is impacting the music industry

The Eras tour, which has arrived in Edinburgh, is reckoned to be pushing her wealth well north of $1bn.

8 Jun 2024
Scotland
7 Jun 2024
Starmer and Sunak on the ITV General Election debate

PM defends £2,000 tax claim after widespread criticism

Rishi Sunak responds for the first time since Labour accused him of lying and a watchdog criticised the claim.

7 Jun 2024
Leicester
4 Jun 2024
A sign for Japan's Toyota Motor is displayed at a dealership in Tokyo.

Toyota raided as safety testing scandal grows

Toyota has apologised for providing incorrect or manipulated data for safety certification tests.

4 Jun 2024
Business
6 Jun 2024
People drinking beer at a year-end party at a pub in Tokyo.

How Japan's biggest brewer aims to attract sober Gen Z

Atsushi Katsuki tells the BBC the firm sees the sober generation as both a risk and an opportunity.

6 Jun 2024
2 Jun 2024
The outside of a branch of Santander

Santander staff and '30 million' customers hacked

Their data is being sold online by the same gang who this week claimed to have hacked Ticketmaster.

2 Jun 2024
Technology
2 Jun 2024
A young surfer rides a wave at The Wave man made surfing attraction near Bristol

Bristol in pictures: Riding the waves into summer

A selection of photos taken in the city telling the story of the past few days.

2 Jun 2024
England
31 May 2024
Wordle and Worldle

Wordle in legal row with geography spinoff, Worldle

The New York Times, Wordle's owner, accuses similarly-named geography game of "creating confusion."

31 May 2024
Technology
31 May 2024
Women opening Doctolib app on phone

Why France's start-up champion has struggled abroad

Its appointment booking software is everywhere in France, but Doctolib has struggled to make a dent elsewhere.

31 May 2024
Europe
3 Jun 2024
Two armed British soldiers on mission in forest

The Army is shrinking - but would Labour make it any bigger?

BBC Verify examines claims the Army has been cut to its smallest "since Napoleon", and looks at whether Labour would change that.

3 Jun 2024
31 May 2024
Cat on a thermal imaging camera

Missing moggy found with thermal imaging

The cat had jumped down a hole cut by a plumber and fallen asleep under the floorboards.

31 May 2024
Wiltshire
4 Jun 2024
Wall of images showing Chinese astronauts (Credit: Getty Images)

China's grand ambition for space

China's Chang'e-6 mission is intended to bring back lunar samples but is also a stepping stone to much more ambitious space exploration.

4 Jun 2024
Future
31 May 2024
Elliot Pfebve

Thousands of cancer patients to trial personalised vaccines

Thousands of people in England are set to get access to a new type of treatment to fight their disease.

31 May 2024
Health
31 May 2024
swan in cage

Glasgow School of Art graduates display degree work

Students at the world renowned art school display their degree works.

31 May 2024
Glasgow & West Scotland
31 May 2024
People taking part in activities at the games festival

City games festival returns after four-year hiatus

Stands and attractions at the festival including workshops, virtual reality experiences and talks.

31 May 2024
Norfolk
2 Jun 2024
Dr James Jackson, Leeds Trinity University

Don't wait to get hearing loss treated - expert

University lecturer James Jackson warns that not getting treatment can lead to social isolation.

2 Jun 2024
West Yorkshire
4 Jun 2024
The Queen Anne is named

Thousands watch as Cunard’s Queen Anne named

Cunard's newest cruise ship is officially named in a special ceremony on the River Mersey.

4 Jun 2024
Liverpool
2 Jun 2024
Volodymyr Zelensky at the Shangri-la Dialogue

Zelensky accuses Russia and China of undermining summit

Both countries are trying to dissuade others from attending the upcoming event, Ukraine's president says.

2 Jun 2024
World
1 Jun 2024
traffic camera

Cameras at 'accident hotspot' cause debate online

Cameras installed at a road junction in Hull have caused local people to air their views online.

1 Jun 2024
Hull & East Yorkshire
3 Jun 2024
A trader works as a screen displays the trading information for GameStop on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 15, 2024.

GameStop shares jump after investor claims stake

Shares in the video game retailer surge after an account tied to "Roaring Kitty" claimed a large stake.

3 Jun 2024
Business
4 Jun 2024
Victoria Arthur and family

Child Benefit delay 'forced me to go to a food bank'

Parents have reacted angrily after an error meant 580,000 people did not receive a payment.

4 Jun 2024
Business
29 May 2024
A man holds a computer cable

Charity receives boost to help people stay online

Giroscope, which refurbishes donated digital technology, has received a grant to reduce e-waste.

29 May 2024
Hull & East Yorkshire
30 May 2024
Will flying ever be sustainable?

Will flying ever be sustainable?

Aeroplanes have become bigger and faster but their impact on the climate has also increased.

30 May 2024
Innovation
31 May 2024
Hacker

Data allegedly stolen from 560 million Ticketmaster users

Hackers allegedly stole personal details of more than half a billion Ticketmaster customers.

31 May 2024
Technology
31 May 2024
Vandalised branch of Barclays Bank in Manchester

Barclays branches covered in red paint in pro-Palestine protest

Protest group Palestine Action says its activists are responsible for the attack in Manchester.

31 May 2024
Manchester
2 Jun 2024
Akeal Hosein celebrates taking a wicket for West Indies against Papua New Guinea at the Men's T20 World Cup

Windies survive PNG scare to win T20 World Cup opener

West Indies start their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign on home soil with a five-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea in Group C.

2 Jun 2024
West Indies
2 Jun 2024
A female apprentice works on a jet engine

Labour plans apprenticeship funding shake-up

Labour say they'll give businesses more flexibility on how they spend apprenticeships levy funding.

2 Jun 2024
2 Jun 2024
Stone Roses singer Ian Brown at the Spike Island press conference

Recording of legendary Stone Roses gig revealed

The band's 1990 Spike Island show went down in history, and a full recording has now come to light.

2 Jun 2024
Culture
5 Jun 2024
East Grinstead

Why is the Sussex political map changing?

The new East Grinstead and Uckfield constituency straddles the border between East and West Sussex.

5 Jun 2024
Sussex
29 May 2024
A soldier with a black bar covering his eyes

Call of Duty to go to Game Pass in gaming shake-up

The videogame is the biggest title ever to be made available on a subscription service from day one.

29 May 2024
Technology
4 Jun 2024
Jane MacLeod

BBC challenges ex-Post Office lawyer in Australia

Jane MacLeod, once the Post Office’s top in-house lawyer, refuses to give oral evidence at the Horizon IT inquiry.

4 Jun 2024
Business
29 May 2024
A soldier with a black bar covering his eyes

Call of Duty to go to Game Pass in gaming shake-up

The videogame is the biggest title ever to be made available on a subscription service from day one.

29 May 2024
Technology
1 Jun 2024
The team of fundraisers gathered holding a Manx flag

Manx fundraisers set off on Canada kayak challenge

The Expedition Limitless team will kayak on a river in Canada for 12 days, sleeping on its banks.

1 Jun 2024
Isle of Man
30 May 2024
Stock image of and typing on a laptop computer at night.

Sports cars and millions seized in cybercrime busts

US and EU crime agencies make arrests after suspects used information for fraud and bomb threats.

30 May 2024
Business
3 Jun 2024
Mother with her child

Half a million left without Child Benefit payment

HMRC says it is sorry and that payments will now be made on Wednesday.

3 Jun 2024
Business
1 Jun 2024
Ellie Harris

TikTokers on why they have to delay ‘adulting’

People are taking to the app to highlight the difficulty in achieving “traditional” milestones.

1 Jun 2024
Wales
1 Jun 2024
Man standing with terracotta pots (Credit: Getty Images)

India's ancient terracotta air coolers

In India's scorching summer heat, the ancient practice of chilling water in terracotta pots is inspiring new trends – from cooling towers to screens for buildings.

1 Jun 2024
Future
1 Jun 2024
Sam Hodkinson

'By the time my pension's sorted, will I be here?'

A former police officer fears she may not live to see the pension boost she has been promised.

1 Jun 2024
Manchester
30 May 2024
Business owner in suit signing for a package

Choppy times for firms must end, says lobby group

The British Chambers of Commerce has called on the next government to help firms deal with the EU.

30 May 2024
29 May 2024
Members of the National Samsung Electronics Union at a rally in Seoul, South Korea, on May, 2024.

Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike

A full-scale strike at the firm could have an impact on the global supply chains of electronics.

29 May 2024
Asia
3 Jul 2024
A magnifying glass over a map of the UK with a multicoloured triangle in the background.

Who can I vote for in the general election?

Find out which constituency you are in, who you can vote for and where you can vote using our postcode search.

3 Jul 2024
Politics
30 May 2024
Exeter Science Park

Science park cannot repay millions in council loans

Councils agree to convert the loans into shares in the science park.

30 May 2024
Devon
5 Jun 2024
New King Charles banknotes

King Charles banknotes enter circulation

The King is the second monarch to appear on Bank of England notes which will be fed gradually into the system.

5 Jun 2024
Business
3 Jun 2024
Close-up of a white mum and daughter's faces as they stand in a field. The daughter is wearing glasses with blue frames. Three figures stand in the distance under a tree.

Move to home education biggest since pandemic

The number of pupils moving to home education has risen by 22% in the past year.

3 Jun 2024
Family & Education
30 May 2024
Deputy Lyndon Farnham

AI could be used in public sector - chief minister

The chief minister says a review will look at how AI could be used across government departments.

30 May 2024
Jersey
28 May 2024
Elon Musk

WhatsApp boss in online spat with Elon Musk

The messaging app's boss has taken to social media to deny Mr Musk's claim it "exports user data."

28 May 2024
Technology
4 Jun 2024
Home Secretary James Cleverly dons a hi-vis vest during a visit to Swain Group in Rochester, Kent.

Tories 'committed' to South East, says Cleverly

James Cleverly says the prime minister will "undoubtedly" visit the region before the election.

4 Jun 2024
Kent
4 Jun 2024
St Thomas' Hospital

Critical incident over London hospitals' cyber-attack

Urgent and emergency care at the hospitals may not be able to access quick-turnaround blood test results.

4 Jun 2024
London
28 May 2024
Satellite above earth impression (Credit: Getty Images)

The satellites that can peer almost everywhere

Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) allows satellites to bounce radar signals off the ground and interpret the echo – and it can even peer through clouds.

28 May 2024
Future
28 May 2024
Elon Musk

WhatsApp boss in online spat with Elon Musk

The messaging app's boss has taken to social media to deny Mr Musk's claim it "exports user data."

28 May 2024
Technology
30 May 2024
Simon Sadler

Blackpool FC owner’s company to hand back cash

Lancashire businessman Simon Sadler and his company Segantii are under investigation in Hong Kong.

30 May 2024
Lancashire
1 Jun 2024
A man with blond hair pushed back wearing a white t-shirt looks to the right of the picture. He's wearing blue over-ear headphones with a microphone attachment angled upwards

'Milton Keynes roundabouts helped me with Formula 1'

The Red Bull reserve driver has been speaking to BBC Newsbeat about gaming and getting into F1.

1 Jun 2024
Newsbeat
3 Jun 2024
Person hiking on mountain slope

The US West Coast's 'greatest footpath'

One hundred years after the US designated the world's first wilderness area, an epic hike offers adventure seekers the chance to experience a slice of the nation's wild side.

3 Jun 2024
Travel
31 May 2024
Khadija Sonko

Murdered boy's mum begs witnesses to come forward

Yusuf Sonko, 18, was shot dead in Liverpool seven years ago but nobody has ever been charged.

31 May 2024
Liverpool
1 Jun 2024
A person typing on a laptop

School facing 'critical incident' after cyber attack

The Billericay School will be closed to several year groups on Monday.

1 Jun 2024
5 Jun 2024
Maia Schweizer

Australia wants to become a renewable energy superpower. Can it?

The country has come up with an ambitious plan to become the engine room of the new green economy.

5 Jun 2024
Science & Environment
1 Jun 2024
Drone flying in the air

Visiting fan fined for flying drone near TT course

Rory Neale, from Warwickshire, is fined £500 for flying the gadget over a campsite near Ballagarey.

1 Jun 2024
Isle of Man
3 Jun 2024
Reality TV star Natalia Zoppa

Shein to kick off plans for £50bn UK float

The fast fashion firm has been linked to unethical practices, including claims of forced labour.

3 Jun 2024
Business
3 Jun 2024
Fourplex in Toronto

Could a housing revolution transform Canadian cities?

The Canadian government is pushing hard for cities to build more "fourplex" apartment blocks.

3 Jun 2024
US & Canada
2 Jun 2024
Boot from 1953 Everest expedition

Everest expedition boot 'still works' 71 years on

The original design for the 1953 Everest expedition boot is still held in Kettering.

2 Jun 2024
Northamptonshire
31 May 2024
A woman photographing a mural near the Port Talbot steelworks

Steel union to start industrial action at Tata

Unite members at Port Talbot and Llanwern will begin a work to rule and overtime ban on 18 June.

31 May 2024
Wales
30 May 2024
CMAT

CMAT pulls out of Latitude over its Barclays links

The Irish star accuses Latitude's sponsor of investing in arms companies that trade with Israel.

30 May 2024
Culture
30 May 2024
Caroline Street car park in Saltaire

College responds to criticism of UNESCO site plans

The college's comments come after more than 800 people sign a petition against its arts centre plan.

30 May 2024
England
28 May 2024
David Beckham poses on the red carpet before '99' World Premiere.

Beckham scores Euros deal with China tech giant

The announcement comes as the Euros football tournament is due to kick off in Germany next month.

28 May 2024
Business
29 May 2024
Ryan Salame, former co-chief executive officer of FTX Digital Markets Ltd., exits federal court in New York, US, on 28 May, 2024.

Top lieutenant to 'Crypto King' jailed for seven years

Ryan Salame is one of four former top bosses from Sam Bankman-Fried's firms to plead guilty to charges.

29 May 2024
28 May 2024
Founders of Uravu pictured left to right Govinda Balaji, Swapnil Shrivastav, Venkatesh R

Tackling water shortages with 'Star Wars' tech

'I thought why don’t we give it a try?' said student Swapnil Shrivastav, after inspiration struck.

28 May 2024
Asia
2 Jun 2024
Child opens Christmas presents in a santa hat infront of a Christmas tree

Shops rush for Christmas stock as shipping costs surge

Firms are placing their Christmas orders early to avoid empty shelves as shipping route disruption continues.

2 Jun 2024
Business
28 May 2024
Founders of Uravu pictured left to right Govinda Balaji, Swapnil Shrivastav, Venkatesh R

Tackling water shortages with 'Star Wars' tech

'I thought why don’t we give it a try?' said student Swapnil Shrivastav, after inspiration struck.

28 May 2024
Asia
28 May 2024
Dion Hanson, from the Projected Picture Trust, with a collection at Dean Clough in Halifax

Vintage cinema collection's new home at landmark mill

Halifax's Dean Clough is the new site for the largest collection of old projectors in the country.

28 May 2024
West Yorkshire
27 May 2024
AI robots at a blackboard (stock image)

Is AI the future of education in the South East?

The Department for Education says AI has the potential to "transform education".

27 May 2024
England
30 May 2024
Harvey Owen

Crash victim's mum questions roads safety progress

Crystal Owen met a minister over her campaign for restrictions on young drivers.

30 May 2024
Shropshire
31 May 2024
Virgin Money store front

Nationwide-Virgin merger faces competition probe

The regulator will examine the tie-up which is the biggest banking deal since the financial crisis.

31 May 2024
27 May 2024
A photo of Eden

Geothermal energy used to heat Eden Project

Bosses say it is expected the technology will save up to 500 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

27 May 2024
Cornwall
31 May 2024
Hands holding up megaphones against a colourful background

Your Voice, Your Vote: Tell us the election issues that matter to you

Your Voice, Your Vote puts your stories and issues at the heart of this year's general election.

31 May 2024
Politics
31 May 2024
Shivi Dikshit presenting in front of an iphone recording with a light

The Indian women trumpeting their caste on Instagram

Instagram is the latest battleground for caste identities - and the players are young Indian women.

31 May 2024
29 May 2024
Keira Knightly

WW2 code-breaker gets blue plaque at London home

Joan Clarke, who grew up London, was played by Keira Knightley in the 2014 film The Imitation Game.

29 May 2024
England
28 May 2024
labelled objects at Maidstone Museum

Gallery to display artefacts from 600,000 years ago

The gallery at Maidstone Museum will look at how people have lived "over a vast span of time".

28 May 2024
30 May 2024
Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar

'The chatbot has transformed my life'

How AI tools are helping people with neurodiversity live their lives.

30 May 2024
31 May 2024
Edinburgh Book Festival

Edinburgh book festival ends Baillie Gifford sponsorship

The festival said it could not safely go ahead in August after threats of disruption from climate activists.

31 May 2024
Edinburgh, Fife & East
28 May 2024
The collapsed RV Petrel

Cook injured in ship toppling sues US government for $10m

Magin Luis Caballero claimed he was "thrown across the galley" when RV Petrel toppled over in a Leith dry dock.

28 May 2024
Edinburgh, Fife & East
31 May 2024
A woman talking on a cell phone walks past a WeWork co-working office space in New York, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

WeWork set to emerge from bankruptcy

The company will emerge from bankruptcy smaller and with less debt.

31 May 2024
Business
28 May 2024
Aimee

'I put off starting a family because of a £300 rent rise'

Women share their stories of how they feel renting has held them back in life.

28 May 2024
Business
27 May 2024
Newark steampunk festival

Town's steampunk festival attracts largest crowd yet

Hundreds of people donned eye-catching outfits for the four-day event in Newark.

27 May 2024
Nottingham
29 May 2024
Three large steel structures with three cranes in front of them

Site where worker fell to death reaches milestone

An investigation into the death of Amarpreet Bhatti at the Oxford North site is ongoing.

29 May 2024
Oxford
27 May 2024
German army uniforms

German army officer jailed for spying for Russia

The 52-year-old captain admitted to passing information on munitions systems and aircraft to Moscow.

27 May 2024
Europe
28 May 2024
Brightly coloured fibre cables weave across a dark blue background

Surrey to benefit from broadband upgrade

Openreach says locations including Elstead, Tadworth and Ottershaw will benefit from the upgrade.

28 May 2024
Surrey
31 May 2024
The Orion Nebula captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (Credit: Nasa/Esa/CSA/Mark McCaughrean/Sam Pearson)

Orion's mysterious free-floating planets

We thought we broadly understood how planets and stars form. But the discovery of dozens of pairs of young planets in a nearby nebula threatens to turn that on its head.

31 May 2024
Future
27 May 2024
Stan Shaw

Lasting tribute to cutler who made knife for Queen

The artworks are a tribute to Stan Shaw, who crafted pocket knives for royalty and rock legends.

27 May 2024
South Yorkshire
30 May 2024
King William House, Market Place, Hull

New sports and gaming venue wins council backing

Federation of Sport has been given a £400,000 grant to bring a prominent space back into use.

30 May 2024
Hull & East Yorkshire
27 May 2024
Traffic generic

Traffic in region returns to pre-Covid levels - data

However, scientists say air pollution remains lower than before the Covid pandemic.

27 May 2024
Leicester
29 May 2024
A Red Funnel ferry sailing into Southampton, as seen from the car deck of another ferry

Solent ferry operator to order three new vessels

The investment, likely to be about £100m, aims to replace Red Funnel's ageing fleet.

29 May 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
28 May 2024
Kirsty Wark, Martin Geissler and Laura Miller

Geissler, Wark and Miller to front BBC Scotland election coverage

Martin Geissler, Kirsty Wark and Laura Miller will lead the corporation's election night coverage.

28 May 2024
28 May 2024
Joe Emmett

Teacher named as Labour candidate

Jesse Norman has been the MP for Hereford & South Herefordshire since 2010.

28 May 2024
Hereford & Worcester
30 May 2024
Stone statue of a lioness on a plinth, surrounded by trees

Temple to Roman goddess rebuild approved

The stone temple to the goddess Minerva is set to be rebuilt on land in the Goodwood Estate.

30 May 2024
Sussex
26 May 2024
Woman with long hair facing away from the camera

'I was misidentified as shoplifter by facial recognition tech'

Live facial recognition is becoming increasingly common on UK high streets. Should we be worried?

26 May 2024
Technology
31 May 2024
Woman looks in estate agency window

UK house prices in surprise rise in May

Nationwide building society says prices rose by 0.4% despite buyers facing "affordability pressures".

31 May 2024
Business
30 May 2024
Man with glasses looking at letter from HMRC

Labour and Tories confirm income tax squeeze

Both parties say a freeze on tax thresholds will remain for three years if they win the election.

30 May 2024
29 May 2024
Allan Fraser

How a kettle could help keep older people safe

AI linked to everyday items could alert family members if elderly relatives have diverted from their normal morning routine.

29 May 2024
NE, Orkney & Shetland
31 May 2024
A woman checking her laptop and phone inside at home

Calls for action to boost living standards

Slow income growth should be tackled with policies to improve productivity, a report suggests.

31 May 2024
Business
30 May 2024
Kenyan social media influencer Joy Jeptoo

Africa's new F1 fans who want a race on the continent

The historically Eurocentric sport has found a new and growing fanbase in Africa.

30 May 2024
Africa
28 May 2024
Auctioneer Paul Cooper plays one of the arcade machines up for auction

Arcade machines up for auction after business folds

The items being auctioned belonged to a city eSports business which closed after less than a year.

28 May 2024
Liverpool
29 May 2024
Jian Wen

Woman found with £2bn in Bitcoin jailed

Jian Wen, 42, was involved in converting Bitcoin into assets including multi-million-pound houses.

29 May 2024
London
28 May 2024
Norah using inhaler

Smart inhalers study 'could prevent asthma deaths'

The device attaches to an inhaler and monitors how often it is used, before feeding data to an app.

28 May 2024
Leicester
2 Jun 2024
Ticketmaster logo on a computer screen

Ticketmaster confirms hack which could affect 560m

2 Jun 2024
Culture
3 Jun 2024
Ruja Ignatova

Missing Cryptoqueen’s murky links to Bulgarian underworld

The BBC investigates Ruja Ignatova’s close ties to a suspected organised crime boss.

3 Jun 2024
Europe
28 May 2024
Ends of computer cables

More towns in the East to get high speed broadband

Openreach says 67 towns and villages across six counties will benefit from a major broadband update.

28 May 2024
28 May 2024
Dorset Pathology Hub

Pathology lab hails new era for testing - NHS boss

The new pathology hub in Bournemouth aims to diagnose conditions in about 80% of patients.

28 May 2024
28 May 2024
Artists impression of the new battery factory near Bridgwater

'Hazardous' materials may be stored near villages

The plans are for the new £4bn gigafactory at the Gravity site between Puriton and Woolavington.

28 May 2024
Somerset
1 Jun 2024
Elle Harris

TikTok: Why young people have to delay 'adulting'

Young people find they are behind their parents at same age with aims such as buying a home.

1 Jun 2024
Wales
29 May 2024
Hospital staff performing surgery

Labour promises to hit 18-week NHS waiting target

Party pledges to achieve goal within five years as it sets out steps to tackle backlog in England.

29 May 2024
Health
30 May 2024
Darnell and his father Erroll Smith

NHS computer issues linked to patient harm

IT failures have been linked to the deaths of three patients and more than 100 cases of serious harm.

30 May 2024
Health
31 May 2024
The Boeing logo is seen on the side of a Boeing 737 MAX during the Farnborough International Airshow 2022 on July 18, 2022 in Farnborough, England.

Regulators push Boeing on plan for 'systemic change'

31 May 2024
Business
28 May 2024
Passengers queue at the departure gates of the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras International Station, as services resume following Thursday's strike at the Eurotunnel, in London, Britain, December 22, 2023.

UK borders prepare for EU fingerprint travel rule change

Ports are spending millions to prepare for a new European Union border IT system amid travel delay warnings.

28 May 2024
Business
30 May 2024
Jeremy Hunt looks away from camera wearing a suit and tie during a TV interview in April

Faisal Islam: Election tax row is a phony war

Promises by the Conservatives and Labour on tax are similar but reality will emerge after 4 July.

30 May 2024
26 May 2024
Monsters of the sea at Peterborough Cathedral

Ancient sea monsters to light up city cathedral

Monsters of the Sea is the latest large-scale visitor experience at Peterborough Cathedral.

26 May 2024
Peterborough
27 May 2024
A photo of Plymouth

New project for cleaner maritime industry

The project is led by Aqua superPower, which provides electric boat owners with charging stations.

27 May 2024
Devon
29 May 2024
The Falcon rocket's fairing parts to reveal the Earthcare satellite in flight

Satellite to probe mystery of clouds and climate

Europe's Earthcare satellite will tell us if the planet could lose the cooling effect of clouds.

29 May 2024
Climate
28 May 2024
Adam Neumann in profile

Ousted WeWork boss drops effort to return

Adam Neumann had proposed to buy WeWork after it declared bankruptcy last year.

28 May 2024
Business
29 May 2024
Money, coins and paper money

What calculations will Scotland's politicians be making?

Scotland's politicians hope to secure votes with their tax and spend promises. But how will they weigh up what to pledge?

29 May 2024
Scotland Business
30 May 2024
A mental health support worker comforts a primary school child

Tax online giants to help kids' mental health, say Lib Dems

Lib Dems to triple taxes on social media giants to fund mental health professionals in all schools.

30 May 2024
England
31 May 2024
Jamie Johnston

Neurodiverse dating app founder was date 'addict'

Jamie Johnston started a dating app designed to be less overwhelming for people with ADHD and autism.

31 May 2024
London
25 May 2024
Gateway One in Doncaster

City set for 'flagship' tech hub - council

Gateway One in Doncaster is due to open in 2026, with an AI specialist among its first occupants.

25 May 2024
Sheffield & South Yorkshire
28 May 2024
US Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke

US tech firm fined for 'whites only' job posting

Arthur Grand Technologies blamed "an upset employee" at an Indian subsidiary for the advertisement.

28 May 2024
US & Canada
30 May 2024
A shopper holds an Abercrombie & Fitch bag in New York, US, in 2016

Abercrombie surges as 1990s revival spreads

Abercrombie & Fitch is enjoying its strongest growth streak in more than a decade.

30 May 2024
Business
16 May 2024
Teledyne, Bradford

Four arrested after protest on roof of global technology firm

A man and three women were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal damage on Wednesday.

16 May 2024
England
24 May 2024
Google logo and "Making AI helpful for everyone" sign seen at an event in Poland on May 16 2024

Glue pizza and eat rocks: Google AI search errors go viral

Google has defended the answers given by AI Overview, describing them as "isolated examples".

24 May 2024
28 May 2024
Jade Marie Carnaje talks into a microphone

'Why now?' UK teens respond to Tory national service scheme

Young people are split by the Conservative's pledge to introduce national service for 18-year-olds.

28 May 2024
Family & Education
24 May 2024
Nelson Semedo is show a red card as Liverpool and Wolves players surround him

No VAR errors in final Premier League games before vote

There were no video assistant referee errors on the final day of the Premier League season, before the vote by clubs to scrap the technology.

24 May 2024
Premier League
30 May 2024
Jools Sweeney and his mum Ellen Roome

Social media companies 'should help bereaved parents'

Ellen Roome thinks her son may have died doing an online challenge but cannot access his data.

30 May 2024
29 May 2024
A forest full of trees, with computer grid graphics laid over the image

AI helping find 'world's loneliest plant' a partner

The only known E. woodii plant found is male and cannot naturally reproduce.

29 May 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
26 May 2024
A supporter of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) uses his mobile phone before a roadshow by BJP candidate ahead of the second phase of voting for country's general elections, in Hyderabad on April 24

Fighting for votes in 'the world's biggest data mine'

Politicians are using data to plan their campaigns - and hopefully win their seats.

26 May 2024
World
29 May 2024
Eugenie and Isabel on Race Across The World

Why is Race Across the World so popular?

Some of the contesants think the "relatable" show offers amazing insights into other people's lives.

29 May 2024
Culture
24 May 2024
James Greig

Robotic arm development aims to help stroke patients

The device aims to allow patients to carry out recovery safely at home without their physiotherapist.

24 May 2024
NE, Orkney & Shetland
25 May 2024
A teenager holding a skateboard uses his smartphone

Smartphone ban for kids 'worth considering' - MPs

The Education Select Committee report warns that some phone use resembles "behavioural addiction".

25 May 2024
England
28 May 2024
A shopping basket full of fruit and vegetables is held by a supermarket customer.

Shop price rises back to 'normal', says retail body

Household budgets have come under pressure as prices soared in the wake of the pandemic.

28 May 2024
Business
29 May 2024
Robert Hampton stood next to 507001 train

Man buys 1970s train for £1 to save it from scrap

Robert Hampton now hopes to raise the £10,000 needed to move it to a railway museum in Shropshire.

29 May 2024
Liverpool
26 May 2024
Two women smile and wave at the camera at Love Saves The Day in Bristol

Bristol in pictures: All you need is love

A selection of photos from they city including festivals, gigs, cocktail nights and bike trails.

26 May 2024
Bristol
23 May 2024
A tapestry of Carlo Acutis, a teen boy, with people in religious garb looking on

Pope clears way for 'God's influencer' to become a saint

Carlo Acutis, who was born in London, is set to become the first millennial to be canonised.

23 May 2024
Technology
24 May 2024
Elon Musk speaks at the Milken Institute's Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, on 6 May, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.

Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric cars

He previously warned Chinese car makers would "demolish" rivals if there were no trade barriers.

24 May 2024
Business
30 May 2024
Man looking at smartphone in supermarket

Warning over new supermarket spending 'challenges'

Consumer groups say the latest loyalty promotions could encourage shoppers to go over budget.

30 May 2024
Business
24 May 2024
Sean Combs

Another woman accuses Diddy of sexual assault

The lawsuit accuses the rapper of battery, sexual assault and negligent infliction of emotional distress.

24 May 2024
Culture
25 May 2024
A photo of a hospital

People sought to give feedback on diabetes care

A new diabetes clinical reference group is set up to look at how care is given to people.

25 May 2024
Cornwall
24 May 2024
Mid shot of Joey Barton wearing a cap and jacket

Joey Barton's posts about Jeremy Vine defamatory

Jeremy Vine sued Joey Barton for libel and harassment over a series of social media posts.

24 May 2024
Technology
24 May 2024
Mike Lynch enters court in a suit at the start of his trial in March

Mike Lynch defends himself in Autonomy fraud trial

Mike Lynch, a tech tycoon once compared to Bill Gates, said his fraud trial was "surreal".

24 May 2024
Business
27 May 2024
A Singapore airlines Boeing

Singapore Air CEO thanks staff after turbulent flight

Last week, a 73-year-old British man died of a suspected heart attack after severe turbulence incident.

27 May 2024
Asia
24 May 2024
Tourists using saree for protection from the scorching sun on a hot summer day, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

In pictures: North India boils as temperatures near 50C

Parts of northern India are experiencing a brutal heatwave, with temperatures crossing 48C.

24 May 2024
Asia
29 May 2024
Blackmail leaflet

'Sextortion guides' sold on social media, BBC finds

A BBC investigation has discovered guides for sale online that detail how to trick and blackmail victims.

29 May 2024
London
22 May 2024
An easyJet plane

Airline to 'better manage' flights with AI use

The technology will help staff resolve issues for pilots and crews more quickly, easyJet says.

22 May 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
24 May 2024
Boy showing his prosthetic arm to the camera

Boy, 5, is world’s youngest to use bionic hero arm

The life-changing Iron Man-style arm allows Jordon to grip two objects at the same time.

24 May 2024
Bristol
24 May 2024
Guernsey Electricity's head office in St Sampson, with the chimney from the power station behind.

Power cable upgrade 'needs to be up to 75% faster'

The CEO of Guernsey Electricity says it will take "a long time to replace all" of the cables.

24 May 2024
Guernsey
22 May 2024
A high street with people walking down it

Tynwald backs strategy to plug skills shortage

The three-year skills strategy is approved despite concerns it may be overtaken by technology.

22 May 2024
Isle of Man
28 May 2024
Rachel Reeves

Labour wins backing of more than 100 business bosses

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”.

28 May 2024
Business
22 May 2024
Student sat in test car

School to build motor racing circuit

Baysgarth School in Barton will use the £130,000 track to test electric cars built by students.

22 May 2024
Humberside
25 May 2024
Rawdah Mohamed poses on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of film "Marcello Mio" in competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, 21 May 2024.

Rain, running and red: Photos of the week

A selection of photos from around the world taken this week.

25 May 2024
In Pictures
29 May 2024
Royal Mail worker in front of a van

Royal Mail owners agree to £5bn takeover offer

Daniel Kretinsky said that potentially owning the business would come with huge responsibility.

29 May 2024
Business
22 May 2024
The BT tower in London

BT to refund EE & Plusnet customers over exit fees

The telecoms giant did not provide clear details of contract lengths and exit fees to customers.

22 May 2024
Technology
24 May 2024
Prehistoric worm

Prehistoric 'Dune' worm found in quarry was predator

Researchers say the ancient creature is reminiscent of giant worms in the Hollywood film Dune.

24 May 2024
29 May 2024
Gracie

Does banning mobile phones stop friction in the classroom?

Ahead of new Scottish government guidance, a Glasgow school reveals the results of a mobile phone ban.

29 May 2024
Scotland
24 May 2024
Greg Clark in Downing Street

Greg Clark to stand down as Tunbridge Wells MP

Mr Clark has been an MP since 2005 and was a minister for nine years, five of them in cabinet.

24 May 2024
Kent
24 May 2024
Brown buildings on an industrial estate surrounded by blue shipping containers.

Fire training site upgrade will boost recruitment

Residents have been asked to give feedback on plans for the upgrade of the Wray Park facilities.

24 May 2024
Surrey
29 May 2024
Zoe Godrich head and shoulders shot while talking to the BBC

Homes insulated in government scheme go mouldy

The BBC can reveal insulation fitted under government schemes could have failed in hundreds of thousands of homes.

29 May 2024
Business
24 May 2024
John Textor raises his hands

Textor to sell Palace stake and monitor Everton

Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor wants to sell his 45% stake in the club - and has an interest in buying Everton.

24 May 2024
Premier League
25 May 2024
Charlotte Church at a protest

Hay Festival suspends Baillie Gifford sponsorship

Move comes after some speakers pulled out due to the company's links to Israel and fossil fuel firms.

25 May 2024
Culture
22 May 2024
An older woman holding a telephone

Charity welcomes delay in BT digital telephone switchover

The telecoms company is pushing back its switchover to internet-based phones until January 2027.

22 May 2024
Norfolk
26 May 2024
Four Project Pixel team members

Students launch fundraising video game project

The team of 25 say they want to tap into the gaming industry to help support charities.

26 May 2024
South Yorkshire
28 May 2024
Firefighter remove rubble from destroyed hypermarket

Jeremy Bowen: Ukraine faces its worst crisis since the war began

The composure Ukrainians show in the face of Russian attacks cannot conceal the dangers Kyiv faces in the summer ahead.

28 May 2024
BBC InDepth
26 May 2024
Outreach team Nick Oakley and Michael Bradshaw with film crew Judi Alston and Dean Hinchliffe for Streets of Change

Virtual reality film to show rough sleepers' plight

The project will address society's preconceptions about homeless people, a film director says.

26 May 2024
Northamptonshire
28 May 2024
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Labour says it won't announce any more tax rises

In her first major campaign speech, the shadow chancellor said all policies will be "fully costed".

28 May 2024
Business
23 May 2024
A brunette woman and a bald man from the torso up both wearing black, stood in front of a neutral coloured wall

Parents of murdered boy join anti-knife campaign

Amanda and Stuart Stephens' son Olly was stabbed to death in Reading in 2021.

23 May 2024
Berkshire
21 May 2024
Bicester Innovation Quarter

Electric motor company moving to former RAF base

Seven buildings in Bicester, named Innovation Quarter, will be occupied by leading technology companies.

21 May 2024
Oxford
21 May 2024
Close up of computer programmer coding

Newry-based FD Technologies posts £7.7m loss

The firm is currently undergoing a major restructure with two divisions due to be sold off.

21 May 2024
28 May 2024
Ankur Rana has been working on BJP's social media strategy from Uttar Pradesh

Modi’s party volunteers targeting 100,000 people a day

India’s governing party is far ahead of its rivals in digital campaigning, especially on WhatsApp.

28 May 2024
India
24 May 2024
Singer Charlotte Church addresses pro-Palestinian protesters at a Ceasefire Now national demonstration on 9th March 2024 in London

Church and Kumar pull out of Hay book festival

Charlotte Church and Nish Kumar boycott in protest at a sponsor's links to Israel and fossil fuels.

24 May 2024
Culture
23 May 2024
Aerial view of Jersey Airport

Ports of Jersey outlines net zero goal plans

The organisation says the targets will be achieved in several ways.

23 May 2024
Jersey
25 May 2024
Photo of Moon on black background (Credit: Getty Images)

What will we eat on the Moon?

The Moon may be the final frontier for mankind, but what will we eat when we get there? Pasta and protein bars made out of thin air are just the beginning.

25 May 2024
Travel
24 May 2024
Emily Norris and her son

People 'happier' watching parasocial YouTube films

A study looks at the "safe haven" of online one-way relationships with celebrities and influencers.

24 May 2024
Essex
23 May 2024
Clark Hoefnagels

'People are just not worried about being scammed'

Fraudsters are increasingly using AI, but are people taking the problem seriously enough?

23 May 2024
Business
22 May 2024
The site with a large test chamber in the background

UK's first facility for testing satellites opens

The National Satellite Test Facility at Harwell in Oxfordshire has taken seven years to build.

22 May 2024
Oxford
25 May 2024
Child using a laptop

Laptops and SIM cards to be handed out to residents

A Trafford Council scheme to provide online devices to low-income families begins next week.

25 May 2024
Manchester
22 May 2024
Woman on laptop

UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots

The ICO wants to know the safeguards around Recall, which can take screengrabs of your screen every few seconds.

22 May 2024
27 May 2024
Richard Moore

'My flat's service charge has doubled to £8,000'

Soaring insurance costs have pushed up service charges over the past few years, a trade body says.

27 May 2024
Business
24 May 2024
A woman at the Memorial centre Potocari, near Srebrenica

UN declares 11 July Srebrenica massacre remembrance day

More than eight thousand Bosniak Muslim men and boys died in the July 1995 massacre.

24 May 2024
Europe
23 May 2024
Montage of Scarlett Johansson and a smartphone using AI

Scarlett Johansson's AI row has echoes of Silicon Valley's bad old days

A clash with the actor has echoes of the macho tech giants of the past, says Zoe Kleinman.

23 May 2024
BBC InDepth
21 May 2024
Rubbish

Funding for councils to combat fly-tipping

The government is allocating £1m for councils to use towards dealing with fly-tipping.

21 May 2024
Stoke & Staffordshire
21 May 2024
Stock shot of worker in a data centre

Electricity grids creak as AI demands soar

Data centre electricity demand is forecast to double in four years, putting energy grids under pressure.

21 May 2024
5 Jun 2024
Woman carrying a Union Jack printed umbrella walking towards Tower Bridge in London

Finances a 'dark cloud' over election campaign, says IFS

A leading think tank warns more tax rises or cuts to public services could lie ahead.

5 Jun 2024
20 May 2024
Elderly woman using a landline phone

BT scraps digital landline switch deadline

BT has ditched its timetable to move landline customers from copper wire to digital.

20 May 2024
Technology
25 May 2024
Lewisham Council HQ

Council published residents' details on website

Lewisham Council says the data was removed and it wrote to those whose details were published.

25 May 2024
London
23 May 2024
The genetically modified (GMO) mosquitoes

GMO mosquitoes released in Djibouti to fight malaria

The genetically-engineered and non-biting mosquitoes are hoped to stop the spread of the invasive Anopheles stephensi species.

23 May 2024
Africa
21 May 2024
A Mini Cooper S  on the production line at BMW's final assembly plant in Cowley near Oxford, UK, on 11 September, 2023.

BMW and Jaguar used banned China parts - US probe

The car makers used parts made by a supplier banned over alleged links to Chinese forced labour.

21 May 2024
Business
24 May 2024
People walking past shops in the rain

April a washout for shops as sales slump

Retail sales fell by much more than expected last month as heavy rain kept shoppers at home.

24 May 2024
Business
24 May 2024
Details of about almost 70,000 members have been leaked

Thousands of rugby fans' data leaked in breach

These include names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and other information.

24 May 2024
Wales
24 May 2024
Custody photo of Donatas Kasputis

Man jailed for selling 76kg of drugs on dark web

Police say Donatas Kasputis was arrested at a post office carrying 16 drug packages.

24 May 2024
England
20 May 2024
BBC News

Sir Brian Langstaff: Blood scandal 'not an accident'

Governments and the NHS "compounded the agony" of victims, says chair of the Infected Blood Inquiry.

20 May 2024
22 May 2024
Boy using phone in a classroom

School heads call for under-14s smartphone ban

St Albans Primary Schools Consortium says the phones can expose children to "negative risks".

22 May 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
20 May 2024
Drone

5G drones aim to transform mountain rescue

A trial is testing the feasibility of creating pop-up mobile phone networks using drones.

20 May 2024
Tayside & Central Scotland
23 May 2024
A toddler holding a paintbrush in front of a painting

Mother's joy as son named world's youngest male artist

The Ghanaian toddler broke the record at the tender age of one year and 152 days.

23 May 2024
Africa
20 May 2024
Alistair MacIntyre

5G drones aim to transform mountain rescue

A trial in Tarfside in the Angus hills is testing the feasibility of creating pop-up mobile phone networks using drones.

20 May 2024
Scotland
20 May 2024
Scarlett Johansson at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May 2023

ChatGPT to lose voice over Johansson similarity

The flirty, conversational upgrade to OpenAI's chatbot has been compared by some to 2013 film Her.

20 May 2024
21 May 2024
Scarlett Johansson smiling on US TV

Scarlett Johansson 'shocked' by AI chatbot imitation

The star says she is "shocked" after OpenAI launched a chatbot with a voice "eerily similar" to hers.

21 May 2024
24 May 2024

The US' 113-mile 'floating' highway

Stretching 113 miles into the open ocean, this engineering marvel linked the far-flung Florida Keys to the mainland and forever changed Florida.

24 May 2024
Travel
21 May 2024
British Foreign Secretary and former prime minister, David Cameron, leaves Downing Street following a cabinet meeting of the British government in London

New EU border IT system risks long delays - Cameron

The foreign secretary tells MPs the EU's new border IT system "still needs testing and improving".

21 May 2024
Europe
20 May 2024
Security guard and passenger putting box through scanners

Airport update on 100ml liquid rule change

More than £10 million has been spent on new security equipment enhancement at the airport.

20 May 2024
England
22 May 2024
Taylor Swift performs onstage during in Paris during The Eras Tour.

Taylor Swift and Olympics scams fuelling fraud

Money lost to fraud fell last year, but purchase and romance scams are on the rise.

22 May 2024
Business
22 May 2024
Jack holding a BBC Radio Gloucestershire microphone and smiling

College helps people learn Makaton while fundraising

The National Star College is campaigning for better recognition of the sign and symbol based system.

22 May 2024
Gloucestershire
21 May 2024
British Foreign Secretary and former prime minister, David Cameron, leaves Downing Street following a cabinet meeting of the British government in London

New EU border IT system risks long delays - Cameron

The foreign secretary tells MPs the EU's new border IT system "still needs testing and improving".

21 May 2024
Europe
24 May 2024
In this photo illustration, the American android consumer electronic devices developed by Google, Google Pixel logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an economic stock exchange index graph in the background. (Photo Illustration by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Google to make Pixel phones and drones in India

The tech giant is set to manufacture advanced versions of the smartphone in Tamil Nadu state.

24 May 2024
Asia
23 May 2024
HSBC sign hanging outside a bank in London

HSBC fined over treatment of customers in difficulty

The City watchdog said that the bank failed customers who has been facing arrears.

23 May 2024
Business
25 May 2024
A collage of office workers sitting around a table with a search box in its center (Credit: Serenity Strull/BBC/Getty Images)

The Google algorithm turning the web upside down

Over the last two years, a series of updates to Google Search amount to a dramatic upheaval to the Internet's most powerful tool, complete with an unprecedented AI feature.

25 May 2024
Future
22 May 2024
Paula Vennells reaching for a tissue in the Post Office inqiuiry

Ex-Post Office boss cries while giving evidence

Ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells is speaking about the incident for the first time in ten years.

22 May 2024
Business
24 May 2024
David Beckham wearing mustard-coloured jacket plugging charging lead into car

Beckham-backed EV firm restarts operations

Lunaz says it has a new structure that lays the foundations for "long-term sustainable growth".

24 May 2024
Northamptonshire
24 May 2024
David Beckham wearing mustard-coloured jacket plugging charging lead into car

Beckham-backed EV firm restarts operations

Lunaz says it has a new structure that lays the foundations for "long-term sustainable growth".

24 May 2024
Northamptonshire
22 May 2024
Russia's Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicles blasts off into space. File photo

US says Russia likely launched anti-satellite weapon

The Russian satellite launched last week may be capable of attacking other satellites, the Pentagon says.

22 May 2024
World
19 May 2024
Greg Kirby and Liberty Avery dressed in the style of the 1940s

'We're in our 20s but live in the 1940s'

They dress in traditional clothing every day, own vintage furniture and limit time with technology.

19 May 2024
Norfolk
24 May 2024
A row of houses in London

No-fault renters evictions bill runs out of time

The Renters (Reform) Bill would have banned landlords from evicting tenants without a reason.

24 May 2024
Politics
24 May 2024
Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney

McCartney roasts Springsteen at Ivor Awards

The star mocks his friend, as he presents him with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.

24 May 2024
Culture
25 May 2024
Keith Bell

Joy and disbelief as Post Office convictions quashed

A law quashing convictions from the Horizon IT scandal received Royal Assent late on Friday.

25 May 2024
Business
21 May 2024
Richard Little and Mark Kermode in front of a fire van outside the Department of Home Affairs in Tromode

Fire prevention survey to help promote home safety

The tool allows Isle of Man residents to get tailored advice on fire prevention in the home.

21 May 2024
Isle of Man
23 May 2024
Lager Sylt

Alderney considers conservation status for camps

The Alderney States president suggests a new memorial should be considered in light of the inquiry.

23 May 2024
Guernsey
20 May 2024
Hands pointing at a flip phone (Credit: Serenity Strull/BBC/Getty Images)

People want 'dumbphones'. Will big tech deliver?

Self-labelled neo-Luddites and the tech-stressed are searching for phones with fewer features. Industry experts cite precarious profit margins and a wobbly market around this need.

20 May 2024
Future
21 May 2024
Richard Little and Mark Kermode in front of a fire van outside the Department of Home Affairs in Tromode

Fire prevention survey to help promote home safety

The tool allows Isle of Man residents to get tailored advice on fire prevention in the home.

21 May 2024
Isle of Man
27 May 2024
Nathan Wilkins

Priced out of home ownership - 'It makes me want to throw up'

The US housing market has changed dramatically since the pandemic - an issue looming over the election.

27 May 2024
Business
21 May 2024
Lidia Morawska

University fellow elected to prestigious academy

Previous members include Martin Luther King Jr, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela.

21 May 2024
Surrey
21 May 2024
Redditch's existing library

Library demolition halted by new council leader

Joe Baker wants to use £4.2m of levelling up funding to boost Redditch in other ways.

21 May 2024
23 May 2024
Man looking back at tornado forming (Credit: Getty Images)

How do you prepare for a tornado?

Climate change is causing America's tornadoes to touch down in new locations, and occur at different times. Experts explain how best to prepare for these hard-to-predict disasters.

23 May 2024
Future
22 May 2024
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak in a composite image in front of Wylfa nuclear power station

What is Wylfa? The long and complex story explained

Wylfa, on Anglesey, has been chosen as the preferred location for a large nuclear power plant.

22 May 2024
Wales
25 May 2024
Paula Vennells

Ex-Post Office boss accused of being in la-la land

Paula Vennells is quizzed on how much she knew about remote access to sub-postmasters' computers

25 May 2024
Business
21 May 2024
Colin Montgomerie at the 2023 Seniors Open at Royal Porthcawl

Montgomerie rules out final Open tilt at Royal Troon

Colin Montgomerie rules out trying to qualify for this year's Open Championship at his 'home' course Royal Troon after conceding he can no longer compete at that level.

21 May 2024
Golf
23 May 2024
Rishi Sunak waving amidst a crowd of people during his 2024 election campaign at London's Excel centre

Calling an election on the economy is a risky gamble

23 May 2024
Business
20 May 2024
M27

Drivers warned of M27 and M3 overnight road closures

It is part of National Highways plans to replace England's concrete road surfaces with asphalt.

20 May 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
24 May 2024
Woman looking at bill

Energy bills to fall again from July under new cap

A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £1,568 a year.

24 May 2024
Business
21 May 2024
Virgin O2 data centre

Why is this town Europe's largest data centre hub?

BBC London takes a looks inside a data centre to discover why Slough is the "perfect location".

21 May 2024
England
18 May 2024
Computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton seen during a BBC interview

We'll need universal basic income - AI 'godfather'

Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, said the technology could leave many without jobs.

18 May 2024
25 May 2024
Paula Vennells faces to the side while a photographer is shown behind her, taking a photo

Ex-Post Office boss Vennells' five big inquiry moments

Ms Vennells gave testimony over three days, watched by those affected by the Post Office scandal.

25 May 2024
Business
20 May 2024
EU and UK flags

Post-Brexit trade scheme to cost more than £500m

HMRC expects to have spent £531m on the Trader Support Service between December 2020 and December 2024.

20 May 2024
Northern Ireland Politics
20 May 2024
The University of Brighton's Cockcroft building

New students can apply for £1.7k funding boost

The University of Brighton said its new funding is to break down the barriers some students face.

20 May 2024
Sussex
22 May 2024
A woman holding a patient's hand

NHS launches cancer support group

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust says it is organising the sessions because more support is needed.

22 May 2024
Wolverhampton
20 May 2024
Battery storage facility

Plans for large battery storage facility submitted

Statera Energy wants to build a battery energy storage system at Culham Campus in Oxfordshire.

20 May 2024
Oxford
22 May 2024
Jessica Lewis fine art student

Artwork made of human hair goes on display

Artist Jessica Lewis said she found beauty in something others "saw as disgusting".

22 May 2024
Nottingham
20 May 2024
A CGI image showing plans for the Liverpool Baltic train station

Virtual reality to show plan for £100m rail station

The virtual reality walkthrough shows what the new station will look like for the first time.

20 May 2024
Liverpool
20 May 2024
Cape Wrath Ultra

In pictures: Eight-day 249-mile Highland race begins

More than 170 people are competing in this year's Cape Wrath Ultra.

20 May 2024
Highlands & Islands
23 May 2024
Rishi Sunak announces a general election in Downing Street

Rishi Sunak's and Keir Starmer's speeches in full

Both leaders fired the starting gun on their general election campaigns with speeches highlighting their ideas.

23 May 2024
UK Politics
18 May 2024
Can 3D printed sea walls protect marine wildlife in Miami?

Can 3D printed sea walls protect marine wildlife?

One team is on a mission to create 3D printed sea walls with environmental benefits.

18 May 2024
Green living
21 May 2024
Man hold old-style phone in the 1990s

How phone theft in London was tackled in the 90s

In 1994, the boom in mobile phones spawned a crime wave of phone thefts in the capital.

21 May 2024
London
23 May 2024
 Fans watch Taylor Swift perform onstage during night two of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at La Defense on 10 May, 2024 in Paris, France.

US sues in bid to break up Ticketmaster owner

Officials allege the company used illegal tactics to dominate the concert industry, driving up prices.

23 May 2024
Business
20 May 2024
Port of Immingham

UK ports 'choked' by shipping fumes, study claims

Ports dispute the findings and say they are working hard to reduce emissions.

20 May 2024
England
20 May 2024
Dublin portal

Dublin-New York portal reopens with set hours

The livestream linking Dublin and New York was temporarily suspended due to "inappropriate behaviour".

20 May 2024
23 May 2024
Ex-Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells

Vennells told not to make Post Office front page news

The former Post Office chief executive faced a second day of questions into the Horizon IT scandal.

23 May 2024
Business
23 May 2024
Singapore Airlines Plane seen landing on a runway

What is it like to fly a plane during turbulence?

Aviation experts tell the BBC what pilots do during turbulence and what passengers should be doing.

23 May 2024
23 May 2024
Dog on blanket

Vet prescription fees could be capped by watchdog

The measure is one move the UK watchdog could take after it completes a formal inquiry into the sector.

23 May 2024
Business
17 May 2024
Jurgen Klopp shows frustration

Departing Liverpool boss Klopp 'would scrap VAR'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he would vote to scrap video assistant referees because of how the system currently works.

17 May 2024
Liverpool
17 May 2024
Take-Two interactive logo displayed on a smartphone with Grand Theft Auto VI logo in the background

Grand Theft Auto maker firms up GTA 6 release date

The latest instalment of the hugely popular series will be released in autumn 2025, its publisher says.

17 May 2024
Technology
22 May 2024
A still from one of the ads banned by the ASA. Grace, a 27-year-old woman with blonde hair, wears a black coat.

Grace Beverley broke advert rules with Tala posts

The advertising watchdog said six posts were not clearly marked as adverts and must be taken down.

22 May 2024
Newsbeat
21 May 2024
Parent gives child pocket money

Children top up pocket money with extra work

Doing housework and developing side hustles is helping kids top up pocket money, a report claims.

21 May 2024
Business
17 May 2024
Co-workers discuss in front of a computer screen showing code

Business locked in expensive AI 'arms race'

Business leaders feel pressure to invest in AI but the costs are formidable.

17 May 2024
17 May 2024
Reddit mascot rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell.

Reddit shares jump after OpenAI ChatGPT deal

OpenAI and Reddit reach deal that will give ChatGPT access to content on the social media platform.

17 May 2024
Business
20 May 2024
A plankton bloom off the coast of Ireland (Credit: Esa)

Deep green sea? The oceans are changing colour

More than half of the world's oceans surface waters have changed colour over the past two decades.

20 May 2024
Future
17 May 2024
A stock photo of a phone screen showing the Pornhub logo

Pornhub partners with UK child abuse fighting charity

They want porn sites to adopt new voluntary standards on fighting online child abuse.

17 May 2024
Technology
17 May 2024
VAR

Fifa trials tennis-style VAR reviews in youth football

Fifa is trialling a 'VAR-lite' system in youth football where coaches can request two reviews per match by "twirling their finger".

17 May 2024
Premier League
22 May 2024
Paula Vennels crying with a tissue over her face

Ex-Post Office boss cries as she admits incorrect evidence

Paula Vennells broke down several times during her evidence to the Horizon IT scandal inquiry.

22 May 2024
Business
22 May 2024
Woman making cup of tea

Inflation rate falls to lowest in almost three years

Prices rose at 2.3% in the year to April, down from 3.2% the month before, official figures said.

22 May 2024
20 May 2024
A worker at a photovoltaic module workshop is producing photovoltaic products for export to Europe and India in Hefei, China.

China hits back at US and EU as trade rows deepen

Last week, Washington announce new tariffs on Chinese imports including electric cars and solar panels.

20 May 2024
Business
20 May 2024
A woman and man sitting in a recording studio

Event to help young people get into music industry

The free programme will be filled with advice from professionals in the industry.

20 May 2024
Wolverhampton
16 May 2024
Adele and Beyonce stood beside each other smiling and posing for photographs

Sony Music slams tech giants for unauthorised use of stars' songs

Sony Music suspects Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have used music from the likes of Adele and Beyonce.

16 May 2024
Technology
20 May 2024
Pretty Little Thing advert found to be misleading by the Advertising Standards Authority

Pretty Little Thing warned over 'misleading' ads

The advertising watchdog says the ads "must not appear again" on the company's social media sites.

20 May 2024
Manchester
20 May 2024
A woman and man sitting in a recording studio

Event to help young people get into music industry

The free programme will be filled with advice from professionals in the industry.

20 May 2024
Wolverhampton
20 May 2024
Pretty Little Thing advert found to be misleading by the Advertising Standards Authority

Pretty Little Thing warned over 'misleading' ads

The advertising watchdog says the ads "must not appear again" on the company's social media sites.

20 May 2024
Manchester
18 May 2024
Photos of two of the four victims provided by police in Alberta

Canada police link dead US rapist to four cold-case murders

Police said the suspect, who died in an Idaho prison in 2011, may be behind other unsolved killings.

18 May 2024
US & Canada
17 May 2024
Niamh Topping

Special camera used to track falling fireballs

The new camera at Space Park Leicester will monitor the skies for signs of falling fireballs.

17 May 2024
Leicester
21 May 2024
Richard Fisher walking in front of Vesuvius (Image credit: Pomona Pictures)

Naples sits on a monster that could consume it

Beneath one of Italy's most densely populated cities, there is danger brewing.

21 May 2024
Future
21 May 2024
Stock image of commuters in London

Rates should be cut to 3.5% by end of 2025, IMF says

The international body upgrades its UK growth forecast and says rates could fall to 4.5% by the end of 2024.

21 May 2024
Business
16 May 2024
A girl looking at a phone

Facebook and Instagram suspected to be 'too addictive'

The EU says its concerned the platforms algorithms "stimulate behavioural addictions in children."

16 May 2024
Europe
20 May 2024
Stock image of couple looking at laptop

Summer interest rate cut possible, says Bank deputy

Ben Broadbent's comments come ahead of data which is expected to show a fall in inflation.

20 May 2024
Business
22 May 2024
Car being loaded onto Cazoo van

What went wrong for online car retailer Cazoo?

As Cazoo enters administration, we look at the rise and fall of the online used car retailer.

22 May 2024
Business
18 May 2024
A woman sits at a desk looking at her laptop screen with her head in her hands

Can romance scam victims get their money back?

Romance fraud is on the rise, but what are the chances of victims seeing their cash returned?

18 May 2024
England
16 May 2024
James Vlahos

The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot

The "grief tech" firms helping users create talking avatars of their dead relatives.

16 May 2024
Business
19 May 2024
Cars driving on a dual carriageway road with a wire barrier (Credit: Getty Images)

The country closing in on zero deaths on its roads

Almost 30 years ago, a revolutionary idea changed the way Europe regarded road collisions. It has probably saved countless lives but it's yet to be fully accepted by politicians.

19 May 2024
Future
21 May 2024
Woman drinking glass of water

Water firms ask for bill rises of between 24% and 91%

Southern Water wants to increase its bills by £436 a year, but is not expected to get approval.

21 May 2024
Business
24 May 2024
Francis Bourgeois made 87 train stops over five days, riding exclusively on British Railway rolling stock across the UK for BBC Travel Show

TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois: Passion is cool

The star, fresh from a UK rail adventure for the BBC, talks identity, hate and saving the railway.

24 May 2024
Entertainment & Arts
19 May 2024
 Rescue workers respond at the site on a Russian airstrike of a multi-storey residential building with a UMPB D-30 glide bomb on May 14, 2024 in Kharkiv, Ukraine

Russia's glide bombs devastating Ukraine's cities on the cheap

Russia is increasingly using budget "glide bombs" to advance its offensive in Ukraine.

19 May 2024
Europe
15 May 2024
The big screen at Etihad Stadium showing a penalty being awarded after a VAR check

Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR

Premier League clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) from next season at their annual general meeting next month.

15 May 2024
Wolves
16 May 2024
A Raspberry Pi computer

Raspberry Pi considering London stock market float

The Cambridge firm develops credit card-sized computers designed to boost coding skills in children.

16 May 2024
Cambridgeshire
19 May 2024
Detail from The Card Players After Lucas van Leyden

The man hanged for printing his own ace of spades

How one man was caught out by the intricacies of design and the persistence of the tax office.

19 May 2024
London
19 May 2024
Detail from The Card Players After Lucas van Leyden

The man hanged for printing his own ace of spades

How one man was caught out by the intricacies of design and the persistence of the tax office.

19 May 2024
London
16 May 2024
var

Will Premier League VAR vote be passed & what happens next?

With Wolves triggering a vote to scrap VAR, BBC Sport understands the majority of clubs are unlikely to agree. So what happens next?

16 May 2024
Wolves
20 May 2024
Passengers boarding a Ryanair plane

Ryanair sees rises in air fares easing over summer

Airline profits rise despite fuel costs as it warns deliveries of Boeing jets could be further delayed

20 May 2024
Business
16 May 2024
Aerial photo of Alderney

Alderney Electricity looking at free energy audits

Alderney Electricity CEO James Lancaster says he is working with the States to launch the programme.

16 May 2024
Guernsey
16 May 2024
Anthony Gordon appears to be fouled by Manchester United's Sofyan Amrabat

'Get rid of it or get better' - Gordon on VAR

Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon said he "doesn't understand the point" of having Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in football, with Premier League clubs poised to vote on rejecting the technology.

16 May 2024
Premier League
16 May 2024
The Ethereum logo seen on a phone

US brothers allegedly stole $25m in 12 seconds

Officials say the crypto heist, supposedly pulled off by two MIT-educated men, is first of its kind.

16 May 2024
US & Canada
19 May 2024
Man walks past Virgin train

Virgin Trains targets West Coast in return to rail

Virgin Group has applied for a licence to run trains on the route it lost to Avanti in 2019.

19 May 2024
Business
18 May 2024
Sarah Olive

'My belly-button tattoo gives me confidence back'

Sarah Olive lost her belly-button after a hernia and tummy tuck operation six years ago.

18 May 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
15 May 2024
Fans against VAR in Sweden

How fans in Sweden said 'no' to VAR

Sweden is the only elite league in Uefa's top 30 to not have VAR, BBC Sport went to find out how and why the supporters turned against it.

15 May 2024
Premier League
17 May 2024
Panorama view of the great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt

Scientists may have solved mystery behind Egypt's pyramids

Scientists say the ancient wonders are likely to have been built along a now-dried up branch of the River Nile.

17 May 2024
World
16 May 2024
The River Wear from Durham

Water firm to use AI to improve river quality

Northumbrian Water has been awarded funding to improve water quality with the help of AI.

16 May 2024
17 May 2024
A close-up of female hands typing on a keyboard

North Koreans worked US tech jobs using stolen IDs, feds say

The Arizona resident allegedly ran a "laptop farm" so the IT workers appeared to work in the US.

17 May 2024
US & Canada
17 May 2024
Megalopolis

Megalopolis is a 'pretentious, portentous curio'

One star for Francis Ford Coppola's "loopy" retro-futuristic passion project, which is "incoherent" – and looks "horribly cheap and amateurish".

17 May 2024
Culture
15 May 2024
Astwood Crematorium

Plans to make crematorium more eco-friendly

The annual carbon saving could be equivalent to nearly 300 petrol powered cars.

15 May 2024
Hereford & Worcester
22 May 2024
Craig Mackinlay

My feet and hands were amputated after sepsis - MP

Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance of survival after being rushed to hospital in September.

22 May 2024
UK Politics
17 May 2024
RIP sign at Dublin Portal

'Death notice' and tributes for Dublin-NY portal

An art project that links Dublin and New York via a live video "portal" has been temporarily shut.

17 May 2024
Europe
15 May 2024
A photo of Olga Loiek

How AI turned a Ukrainian YouTuber into a Russian

A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China.

15 May 2024
World
15 May 2024
Queensgate shopping centre

Odeon announces new cinema for shopping centre

The cinema operator says it is "delighted" to be making its debut in Cambridgeshire.

15 May 2024
England
17 May 2024
Molly Taylor and Kevin Hansen standing in front of a car

Car festival set to celebrate its 10th anniversary

More than 200,000 people are expected to visit Coventry MotoFest in the city next month.

17 May 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
17 May 2024
Lorry being driven over Potter Heigham Bridge

Fears as HGVs use weight-restricted village bridge

People in Potter Heigham say the restrictions on the 800-year-old bridge are often ignored.

17 May 2024
14 May 2024
A wind turbine blade in a factory

Giant wind blade testing facility to be built

The expanded site in Blyth will be able to test the largest wind turbine blades on the market.

14 May 2024
14 May 2024
ARRI demo

University invests £1.3m in 'Mandalorian' film tech

The new technology will be part of the university's forthcoming design and digital arts building,

14 May 2024
Nottingham
15 May 2024
A screenshot of the Google I/O presentation in which an AI running on a phone is able to identify the view it was looking at - in this case Kings Cross in London

Google's new AI can find lost specs

15 May 2024
Technology
15 May 2024
Chickens in a farm

Chicken farm backed after seven-year planning row

Four chicken sheds will now be built to house up to 230,000 birds at North Farm, north Shropshire.

15 May 2024
Shropshire
14 May 2024
A man gasps looking at a colourful painting

Christie's £670m art auctions hit by cyber attack

The auction house's website is down as it seeks to sell items ranging from high art to rare wine.

14 May 2024
Technology
14 May 2024
A man stands holding a microphone

PlayStation names joint CEOs after Jim Ryan’s retirement

The role has been split into two separate top jobs, dividing up hardware and software.

14 May 2024
Technology
16 May 2024
The site where the school has been set up

New school to help rehabilitate young offenders

The Ministry of Justice says the site for people in custody will focus on education and training.

16 May 2024
Kent
14 May 2024
A man gasps looking at a colourful painting

Christie's £670m art auctions hit by cyber attack

The auction house's website is down as it seeks to sell items ranging from high art to rare wine.

14 May 2024
Technology
20 May 2024
cara from i kissed a girl in a blue dress stood in front of some trees

'As a bisexual, there's no-one you can really relate to'

20 May 2024
13 May 2024
The lights on Eden Bridge

Victorian bridge lanterns to be upgraded with LEDs

The new lights will replicate Victorian designs but will use modern technology.

13 May 2024
16 May 2024
Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi

'It can set the country on fire': AI and India's election

As deepfakes and AI-manipulated content circulate in India, experts worry about their implications.

16 May 2024
India
17 May 2024
Stock phone image showing social media apps

Hundreds of abusive social media posts sent to MSPs

Just over 8,000 comments were deemed to be abusive, with 461 determined to rise above the criminal threshold.

17 May 2024
Scotland Politics
13 May 2024
A press photograph from Qinetiq of the plane used for the test

Unjammable navigation tech gets first airborne test

The test comes amid concern about the vulnerability of satellite navigation systems to blocking.

13 May 2024
Technology
17 May 2024
Aerial photo shows a building under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, 17 May, 2024.

China pours billions into crisis-hit property market

Government unveils its most significant steps yet to address slump in the country's property sector.

17 May 2024
Business
16 May 2024
Prince Harry and Meghan in Nigeria

Harry and Meghan's charity back in good standing

US charity authorities say Archewell's registration is in order after a warning notice.

16 May 2024
UK
20 May 2024
Woman takes water sample from a river

Water investors have withdrawn billions, says research

A report suggests shareholders have taken billons but failed to invest as water bills look set to rise.

20 May 2024
Business
14 May 2024
Man on computer in front of OpenAI logo

Upgraded ChatGPT teaches maths and flirts - but still glitches

OpenAI has unveiled a new, faster version of its generative AI tool, ChatGPT.

14 May 2024
Technology
15 May 2024
People hold signs as they greet during the reveal of The Portal, a public technology sculpture that links with direct connection between Dublin, Ireland and the Flatiron district in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., May 8, 2024.

Bad behaviour shuts Dublin-New York portal

Organisers say they are working on solutions to address bad behaviour near the art installation.

15 May 2024
US & Canada
15 May 2024
Illustration of a person's face illuminated by their phone (Credit: Estudio Santa Rita)

What it takes to be really wise

How we deal with knotty interpersonal problems is a test for a different form of intelligence.

15 May 2024
Future
15 May 2024
Montage showing Chinese President Xi Jinping and a CCTV camera

China’s spy threat is growing, but the West has struggled to keep up

For years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to focus on China, but senior officials say the threat has not been taken seriously enough.

15 May 2024
BBC InDepth
16 May 2024
Dublin NYC portal

Dublin-NY portal users 'ruining fun for everyone'

The Dublin-NY portal has been switched off due to  "inappropriate behaviour".

16 May 2024
Europe
20 May 2024
A woman and her baby

How should countries deal with falling birth rates?

As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.

20 May 2024
World
14 May 2024
Northern Lights from Crosby Beach

How aurora fever put scientists' app up in lights

Lancaster University's AuroraWatch UK service found itself in demand like never before.

14 May 2024
Lancashire
17 May 2024
Ritz crackers seen in a bowl with some broken crackers outside of the bowl

Fewer crackers in Ritz boxes but price remains same

The 200g packs of Original and Cheese crackers have been replaced by packs weighing 150g and 140g.

17 May 2024
Business
18 May 2024
 view shows the exterior of the Mercedes automotive plant, where workers are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, in Vance, Alabama, U.S., May 15, 2024

Union momentum stalls with defeat at Mercedes-Benz

The UAW effort to win members in at Mercedes was a test of a wider resurgence in worker activism.

18 May 2024
US & Canada
14 May 2024
Northern Lights from Crosby Beach

How aurora fever put scientists' app up in lights

Lancaster University's AuroraWatch UK service found itself in demand like never before.

14 May 2024
Lancashire
19 May 2024
A computer-generated hooded female holds a thin katana sword over her head with two hands. She wears elbow-length, ornate gauntlets made of a mixture of leather, cloth and metal. Her eyes are mostly cloaked in shadow created by her hood but we can see enough to know she has serious intent. Behind her is a deep red background with Japanese characters in black calligraphy.

Assassin's Creed director: The right time to take series to Japan

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is a long-awaited pivot for the franchise into the country’s feudal 16th Century.

19 May 2024
Asia
17 May 2024
A 2023 shot of the fuselage and one of the engines of a Boeing 777-9 jetliner aircraft on the tarmac during the 2023 Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central - Al-Maktoum International Airport in Dubai.

Boeing boss's $33m pay package approved

Boeing shareholders approved a $33m pay package for outgoing boss Dave Calhoun.

17 May 2024
Business
20 May 2024
Lil Nas X at the 2024 Met Gala

Lil Nas X: I felt like an imposter on tour

The rapper and singer discusses having to learn how to perform after rising to fame online.

20 May 2024
Culture
13 May 2024
White gold rush: Harvesting lithium from the Great Salt Lake

White gold rush: Harvesting lithium from Great Salt Lake

Could the United States' largest saltwater lake hold the key to its energy future?

13 May 2024
Technology
15 May 2024
CGI of the Net Zero Teesside Power plant

Legal challenge made over 'net zero' power plant

The Teesside power plant received a development consent order in February.

15 May 2024
Tees
15 May 2024
Daniel Lumb

Shop owner calls time on postcard tradition

The owner of No1 Rock And Gift Shop said he only sells one postcard every one to two months.

15 May 2024
Hull & East Yorkshire
14 May 2024
Students and a teacher in a science lab

Visa for overseas graduates should stay - report

Universities would lose income and cut courses if a post-study visa were axed, a report warns.

14 May 2024
Family & Education
15 May 2024
A wide shot of the Memorial Stadium, home of Bristol Rovers, showing flags on seats and the main stand

Plans for big screen at Bristol Rovers' stadium

A planning application is submitted to put the screen near a new temporary stand.

15 May 2024
Bristol
15 May 2024
A wide shot of the Memorial Stadium, home of Bristol Rovers, showing flags on seats and the main stand

Plans for big screen at Bristol Rovers' stadium

A planning application is submitted to put the screen near a new temporary stand.

15 May 2024
Bristol
14 May 2024
Rukmini Baburao Kumbhar pours slurry into a pipe

Cow dung's key role in India's energy industry

India is hoping that biogas, produced from farm waste, will curb its reliance on imported gas.

14 May 2024
Asia
17 May 2024
Diane Knight

Woman helps keep baby owl alive

Diane Knight and her Facebook friends are helping an abandoned tawny owl raise her owlet.

17 May 2024
Cornwall
17 May 2024
Sir Paul McCartney

Sir Paul McCartney first UK billionaire musician

17 May 2024
Business
19 May 2024
Nicola Webb

'I had no choice but to get a 35-year mortgage'

With more young homebuyers opting for ultra-long mortgages, we hear from people about their personal experiences.

19 May 2024
Business
16 May 2024
Lauren Goodger

Reality TV stars charged over investment plugs

Lauren Goodger, from The Only Way is Essex, is among those accused of promoting the unauthorised scheme on Instagram.

16 May 2024
Business
13 May 2024
Marvel characters fighting in a cartoon style

Marvel Rivals apologises after banning negative reviews

The game's developers said the controversial terms gamers were told to agree to was a miscommunication.

13 May 2024
Technology
17 May 2024
Calculator and bills on a table

More people seek help for debts as fee scrapped

Debt Relief Orders are available to those on low incomes to clear existing debt and surged as the fee was axed.

17 May 2024
15 May 2024
students sitting around a coffee table with food

Free hot meals for students to combat exam stress

It is hoped the scheme will help Portsmouth university students to focus on their end-of-year assignments.

15 May 2024
16 May 2024
Trains in a station

Teenagers could help fill train driver shortage

The government has put forward plans to reduce the age to qualify as a train driver from 20 to 18.

16 May 2024
Business
13 May 2024
Holy Family Catholic School, Keighley

Keighley school closed due to flooding

Holy Family Catholic School is shut after several areas of the school were flooded by heavy rain.

13 May 2024
Bradford
14 May 2024
An older person learning judo with other older people in the background out of focus

Judo lessons to help 'older adults' combat falls

People will be taught how to fall forward safely without using hands.

14 May 2024
16 May 2024
Lamb chops

Backlash as Morrisons trials sale of New Zealand lamb

It says the move is due to customer demand for cheaper prices in the wake of the cost of living crisis.

16 May 2024
Business
14 May 2024
Mark Thake

Gatwick Express marks 40 years with waistcoats

Mark Thake, Gatwick Express supervisor, says he is proud to be on board for the anniversary.

14 May 2024
13 May 2024
A stock image of a young woman with pink hair looking at a smart phone

Internet access linked to higher wellbeing, study finds

The Oxford study comes as concern about the impact of internet use prompts laws in many countries.

13 May 2024
17 May 2024
Severn Trent chief executive Liv Garfield

Severn Trent boss defends multi-million pay packet

The water firm made 60,000 sewage spills last year but insists river quality is improving.

17 May 2024
Business
16 May 2024
Artist impression of data centre

Data centre 'could create 400 jobs' if approved

Proposals for the Humber Tech Park near South Killingholme have been submitted to council planners.

16 May 2024
England
13 May 2024
Boy on computer

'Want to be friends?' - How safe are your kids online?

'James' looks back at his experience of being approached on Roblox and asked for sexual images.

13 May 2024
Gloucestershire
14 May 2024
Prince Harry and Meghan in Nigeria

Lost cheque blamed for Harry and Meghan's charity error

The Archewell Foundation is listed as "delinquent" by US authorities over a missing cheque.

14 May 2024
UK
17 May 2024
Alan Bates is seen wearing a suit and tie leaving Portcullis House in London

Alan Bates rejects second Post Office compensation offer

The latest offer amounted to around a third of what the campaigner had asked for.

17 May 2024
Business
15 May 2024
This video has been removed for editorial reasons.

How good is the latest version of ChatGPT?

OpenAI has unveiled the latest version of ChatGPT. It's called GPT-4o, and is faster and sounds more conversational than previous versions.

15 May 2024
15 May 2024
Tawny owl chicks

Endoscopes help keep tabs on tawny owl chicks

The equipment - usually used for medical purposes - helps to ensure the birds are not disturbed.

15 May 2024
South Scotland
16 May 2024
Lesley Sewell

Ex-Post Office IT boss blocked Vennells' number

Lesley Sewell tells the Horizon inquiry she was "not comfortable" being contacted by the former chief.

16 May 2024
Business
16 May 2024
Eggs being vaccinated in a lab to incubate a weakened form of the virus (Credit: Getty Images)

How close is a human vaccine for bird flu?

The widespread presence of bird flu in US cattle and milk has vaccine scientists on high alert.

16 May 2024
Future
14 May 2024
Miriam Cates MP

MP calls for schools to lock smartphones away

Children receive hundreds of notifications, affecting their learning, says MP Miriam Cates.

14 May 2024
Sheffield & South Yorkshire
13 May 2024
Computer

Council launches chatbot assistant for website

Slough Borough Council sets up a website assistant to help handle queries.

13 May 2024
Berkshire
17 May 2024
Woman in Hong Kong poses with bubble tea for selfie photo.

Is China's bubble tea bubble about to burst?

Chinese bubble tea shares fizzle, raising questions about the industry and Hong Kong's stock market.

17 May 2024
Business
16 May 2024
Homes under dark skies

Mortgage rates cut but borrowing pressures remain

More homeowners are facing the first stage of the repossession process, new figures indicate.

16 May 2024
Business
14 May 2024
Matt is a paramedic practitioner

Ambulance staff report rising numbers of attacks

Ambulance worker Matt says verbal and physical abuse should not be seen as part of the job.

14 May 2024
Kent
16 May 2024
Generic pic of house rooftops

Landlords face charge to let out homes under plans

The council says it had to address “large-scale” issues with rented conditions and management.

16 May 2024
Tees
15 May 2024
A couple stand in front of a house

Renters in race for homes as listing time slashed

Two-bedroom flats were listed for 35 days before the pandemic, but the average has dropped to 25 days.

15 May 2024
Business
15 May 2024
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong

End of Lee era for Singapore as PM steps down

After 20 years in power Lee Hsien Loong has stepped down, marking the end of a political era for the tiny island nation.

15 May 2024
Asia
20 May 2024
Paula Vennells

Who is Paula Vennells? Ex-Post Office boss in Horizon IT inquiry

The ordained priest who led the Post Office from 2012 to 2019 faces three days of questioning at the Horizon Inquiry.

20 May 2024
Business
13 May 2024
A screenshot of the Cymru Wales metaverse

Wales metaverse is European first, say organisers

It makes Wales the first in Europe to use this approach to advertising itself, claim organisers.

13 May 2024
Wales
11 May 2024
Mobile phone and social media apps

Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children online

BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors seeing harmful content.

11 May 2024
Technology
16 May 2024
Colin Pitchfork

Double child killer to face public parole hearing

The hearing for Colin Pitchfork, who raped and murdered two girls in the 1980s, will be in July.

16 May 2024
Leicester
12 May 2024
Red light

Traffic lights investment to help city's drivers

Most of Derby's lights are not working as well as they should be, a report has said.

12 May 2024
Derby
17 May 2024
A computer-generated image of two men in a boxing ring mid-fight. One, taller boxer, wears black shorts with the words "gypsy king" written in gold block letters. The other man is a head shorter with a handlebar moustache. He wears white trunks with a blue waistband and various logos over them.

Fury v Usyk: Can Undisputed bring boxing back to video games?

How a small British developer hopes to put boxing back in contention in the video game sports genre.

17 May 2024
13 May 2024
Construction at Ardersier Port

Highland port secures £100m loan from government-backed banks

Haventus has started construction of a port to support offshore wind farms at Ardersier near Inverness.

13 May 2024
Highlands & Islands
2 May 2024
Oliver Stephens

Technology boosted murder investigation - police

Olly Stephens, 13, was lured by a girl to a field where he was attacked by two 14-year-old boys.

2 May 2024
Berkshire
12 May 2024
Social media logos on a smart phone

Is social media worth paying for?

As Twitter and Facebook both now offer paid subscription, what impact is it having?

12 May 2024
Business
14 May 2024
phone showing the dating application Bumble in 2020

Bumble apologises for anti-celibacy ad after backlash

The dating apps will remove adverts critics said shamed women who were not sexually active.

14 May 2024
Business
15 May 2024
Patrick Bourke

Post Office exec regrets 'malcontents' comment

Patrick Bourke said he now regretted describing sub-postmasters as self-indulgent "malcontents".

15 May 2024
Business
11 May 2024
The Liberty device

Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use

Patients say the device allows them to reduce the number of hospital visits involved in cancer care.

11 May 2024
Technology
14 May 2024
Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy

Tesco boss's pay more than doubles to £10m

Ken Murphy's package includes a pay-out from shares awarded after he joined the supermarket giant.

14 May 2024
Business
14 May 2024
Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy

Tesco boss's pay more than doubles to £10m

Ken Murphy's package includes a pay-out from shares awarded after he joined the supermarket giant.

14 May 2024
Business
15 May 2024
A woman in New York City wears a mask

How unhealthy air changes your body and mind

The air we breathe can have profound effects on our physical and mental health. Is there any way of protecting yourself from this pervasive problem?

15 May 2024
Future
11 May 2024
Rice farmer

How crops are being disaster-proofed

Scientists are creating hardier crops by cross-breeding wild varities and tweaking crop genes.

11 May 2024
Africa
10 May 2024
Thumbnail image002

Why are scientists making 'moon dust'?

Space agencies around the world need lunar soil.

10 May 2024
Innovation
2 May 2024
Traffic queueing on the A3

Hindhead Tunnel re-opens after technology issue

National Highways is urging people to check their route before they travel.

2 May 2024
Surrey
13 May 2024
An empty office (Credit: Getty Images)

Corporate real estate is on the 'cliff edge'

As businesses downsize in the hybrid-work era, empty offices could become 'flats for millionaires with little daylight' – or an opportunity to reinvent the city centre.

13 May 2024
Worklife
15 May 2024
Taylor Swift at the Eras tour in Paris 2024.

Swift tour to boost UK spending by £1bn - report

More than a million fans are set to spend an average of £848 each, new data suggests.

15 May 2024
Business
13 May 2024
a woman walks past GameStop

GameStop shares surge as 'Roaring Kitty' returns

Shares in Gamestop, the original meme stock, surge again as 'Roaring Kitty' returns online.

13 May 2024
Business
10 May 2024
Sailors use simulator

Navy using VR tech to train sailors for warships

Virtual reality simulators have been installed to train sailors guiding warships on operations.

10 May 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
13 May 2024
a woman walks past GameStop

GameStop shares surge as 'Roaring Kitty' returns

Shares in Gamestop, the original meme stock, surge again as 'Roaring Kitty' returns online.

13 May 2024
Business
14 May 2024
Former public relations boss Mark Davies

My emails look ludicrous, says ex-Post Office PR boss

During his time at the Post Office, Mark Davies presided over an aggressive media strategy.

14 May 2024
Business
10 May 2024
Sailors use simulator

Navy using VR tech to train sailors for warships

Virtual reality simulators have been installed to train sailors guiding warships on operations.

10 May 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
13 May 2024
Lauren Mayberry

I still won't ignore internet rape and death threats - Lauren Mayberry

The Scottish singer has spoken of her experience of online abuse as part of a new BBC campaign.

13 May 2024
Scotland
12 May 2024
Nico Steenkamp with hospital staff

Knee replacement patient goes home on same day as op

Nico Steenkamp says he was happy to get home quickly to help free-up bed space.

12 May 2024
Cambridgeshire
10 May 2024
Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak

PM 'delighted' by new £250m Siemens health facility

It is hoped the development in north Oxfordshire will create more than 1,300 jobs.

10 May 2024
Oxford
13 May 2024
Man with head in hands

Clinical trial for AI depression tool

Oxford University is testing a digital tool which it says will personalise antidepressant treatment.

13 May 2024
Oxford
13 May 2024
Tom Gardiner with YouTube plaque

Gamer's career 'snowballed' after £10k MrBeast tip

Tom, 18, from Aberdare is a full time gaming YouTuber and has 500,000 subscribers.

13 May 2024
Wales
12 May 2024
Neil Gray

Gray 'open to ideas' about future of NHS in Scotland

But Scotland's health secretary vows the service must remain in public hands and free at the point of delivery.

12 May 2024
Scotland Politics
10 May 2024
John and Luke Plummer at the Livestream

'It's amazing to see New York from Dublin'

A 24/7 screen allows people in Dublin to see what's going on in New York throughout the day.

10 May 2024
World
10 May 2024
Many creative items, such as paints and musical instruments, in a hydraulic press

Apple apologises after piano crushing ad backlash

The technology giant apologised after Hugh Grant and others criticised the "tone deaf" iPad advert.

10 May 2024
12 May 2024
Pigeons

Fanciers reminisce as pigeon society turns 100

For these fanciers, pigeon racing is still a way of life and provides a proud link to their past.

12 May 2024
Somerset
8 May 2024
Workers pointing at camera footage of railway

Rail tech company wins top award

Thousands of people use the technology every day.

8 May 2024
Bristol
11 May 2024
Emerald Ash Borer specimens

Research hub to get £4m to tackle tree pest threat

The funding is expected to pay for a research and containment facility at a hub in Farnham.

11 May 2024
Surrey
13 May 2024
Laptop

More than 1,000 people affected by data breaches

The Office of the Data Protection Authority want people to think about how personal data is handled.

13 May 2024
Guernsey
10 May 2024
Brockington College Year 10 pupil Archie, left, and Year 9 pupil Isaac, right

Pupils miss classes as school cyber attacks rise

A school in Leicester says it is still feeling the effects of a "sinister" attack several weeks ago.

10 May 2024
10 May 2024
A driverless tractor

Farmer's one of first to use AI driverless tractors

Will Mumford believes the robots will not lead to fewer farmers but help them farm more sustainably.

10 May 2024
Science & Environment
14 May 2024
Woman looking frustrated at her laptop

Africa's internet vulnerability and how to fix it

The internet outage in East Africa highlights the fragility of the continent's online connections.

14 May 2024
Africa
11 May 2024
Dame Stephanie Shirley

'I was determined to live a life worth saving'

Dame Stephanie Shirley has recently scooped a Pride of Britain award for her charitable work.

11 May 2024
England
12 May 2024
Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivers remarks to the media following the adjournment of the 2024 Virginia General Assembly

Virginia university students walk out of graduation event

Dozens of VCU grads left during Gov Glenn Youngkin's speech, in part over his comments on campus protests.

12 May 2024
US & Canada
1 May 2024
Old person holding TV remote control

Project aims to help older people use technology

Impact Jersey is set to launch a grant programme to support the health of an ageing island population.

1 May 2024
Jersey
9 May 2024
Two people on vehicle simulators

College turning hair salon into VR learning space

The space allows students to simulate driving a forklift truck and navigating an A&E ward.

9 May 2024
14 May 2024
Pilots fly an aircraft over an atmospheric river storm (Credit: U.S. Air Force)

The scientists hunting giant rivers in the sky

Atmospheric river storms have wreaked havoc on the West Coast, and are getting bigger. These scientists chase them in the sky to predict where they will strike.

14 May 2024
Future
10 May 2024
Child playing violin

Thousands of children to benefit from music hubs

More than £9m is being invested in "breaking down barriers" for children.

10 May 2024
Gloucestershire
8 May 2024
Police car

More than 400 vehicles seized by police since October

Handheld technology has helped police in Richmondshire identify 413 vehicles linked to crime.

8 May 2024
North Yorkshire
10 May 2024
Heather Stewart (left) and Submersible pilot Kate Wawatai (right)

Record dive 'like climbing Everest under water'

The 8000m dive took place in the South Pacific Ocean and took roughly nine to ten hours.

10 May 2024
Edinburgh, Fife & East
10 May 2024
Penny Mordaunt

MPs given guide to spotting conspiracy theories

The guide - commissioned by Penny Mordaunt - warns MPs and candidates of the main conspiracies in circulation.

10 May 2024
UK Politics
8 May 2024
A stock image of a man and child looking at their phones at the breakfast table

Can we really 'reset the internet' to make it safer for children?

Ofcom has taken a major step in setting out plans to protect children online, but hurdles remain.

8 May 2024
Technology
9 May 2024
The Walton Centre

Patient's seizures stop after 'game-changing' surgery

The "world-leading" treatment roll-out follows a successful pilot at The Walton Centre in Liverpool.

9 May 2024
Liverpool
11 May 2024
Learning Quarter

College steps out from shadow of government scrutiny

City of Wolverhampton College reveals its ambitions after a 12-year intervention order is lifted.

11 May 2024
Wolverhampton
8 May 2024
Queues form after e-gate glitch

E-gate outage lessons 'must be learnt'

The airport technology failure means the government has to "learn lessons", Lord Foster of Bath says.

8 May 2024
Business
10 May 2024
Greenstone Primary

Forest school's nod to village as it confirms name

The school, due to open in 2025, will base lessons on a Scandinavian idea tying learning to nature.

10 May 2024
Leicester
9 May 2024
Image of three traffic lights

Gloucestershire traffic lights get £610k upgrade

Work to upgrade seven sets of lights will be carried out over an 18-month period.

9 May 2024
Gloucestershire
8 May 2024
darts in Doncaster

Arts charity gets £400k for building improvements

The city's creative health charity will use the money to make its building more sustainable.

8 May 2024
Sheffield & South Yorkshire
8 May 2024
A young girl lies in bed in the dark, the light from a mobile phone in her hands lighting her face

Could Ofcom ban social media for under-18s?

A quick, simple guide to the new social media rules proposed by Ofcom

8 May 2024
Technology
14 May 2024
A woman works in a bike shop

UK wage growth still high despite unemployment rise

The jobless rate increases to the highest for nearly a year but pay continues to surpass inflation.

14 May 2024
Business
8 May 2024
darts in Doncaster

Arts charity gets £400k for building improvements

The city's creative health charity will use the money to make its building more sustainable.

8 May 2024
Sheffield & South Yorkshire
8 May 2024
Andre Jutel

'AI can help people keep physical jobs for longer'

A company is using AI to help people with jobs that are physically demanding stay in work.

8 May 2024
England
8 May 2024
A young girl lies in bed in the dark, the light from a mobile phone in her hands lighting her face

Could Ofcom ban social media for under-18s?

A quick, simple guide to the new social media rules proposed by Ofcom

8 May 2024
Technology
13 May 2024
Woman working in a store cupboard

Universal credit claimants must seek 18 hours work

Changes to welfare rules mean universal credit claimants must look for ways to earn more than before.

13 May 2024
Business
7 May 2024
Kathy Hochul

Hochul: Black kids in Bronx don't know word computer

New York Governor Kathy Hochul's comments during a technology panel have drawn controversy.

7 May 2024
US & Canada
30 Apr 2024
Artist's impression of new Harrogate College building

Approval for college's £22m green technology hub

Harrogate College says the new facilities will be a "centre of renewable and sustainable excellence".

30 Apr 2024
York & North Yorkshire
11 May 2024
Men looking at giants 1960s computer (Credit: Getty Images)

How sci-fi writer JG Ballard predicted ChatGPT

In the 1970s, science fiction writer JG Ballard was intrigued by the growing capabilities of computers – so used one to compose poems. They were a first step on the road to ChatGPT.

11 May 2024
Future
10 May 2024
Classic car

Government launches classic car consultation

Since the 1980s, policies on how classics are registered and upgraded have remained largely unchanged.

10 May 2024
Oxford
8 May 2024
Sandi Toksvig along with Ross Renton and members of the ARU at the official opening looking happy

TV host opens university's virtual reality centre

It will combine virtual and real world elements to create an immersive educational experience.

8 May 2024
England
13 May 2024
Woman looks at bills

Surge in ultra-long mortgages among under-30s

Hundreds of thousands have mortgages with terms that run beyond state pension age, estimates suggest.

13 May 2024
Business
10 May 2024
Classic car

Government launches classic car consultation

Since the 1980s, policies on how classics are registered and upgraded have remained largely unchanged.

10 May 2024
Oxford
9 May 2024
Someone playing a clarinet

County's music education gets £1.7m boost

The new music hub receives £1.7m in Arts Council England funding to help children and young people.

9 May 2024
Berkshire
8 May 2024
A teenage girl looking at her phone

Tech firms told to hide 'toxic' content from children

Social media firms like Instagram and TikTok will have to make changes to comply with new online safety laws.

8 May 2024
Technology
8 May 2024
Sandi Toksvig along with Ross Renton and members of the ARU at the official opening looking happy

TV host opens university's virtual reality centre

It will combine virtual and real world elements to create an immersive educational experience.

8 May 2024
England
7 May 2024
David Awschalom (wearing blue shirt) is the Liew Family Professor of Molecular Engineering and Physics at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'

From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances.

7 May 2024
Business
8 May 2024
Orchestra

New hub to give children access to music education

The Black Country Music Hub has received £1.9m of government funding.

8 May 2024
Birmingham & Black Country
9 May 2024
Members of Community union

Union votes for strike action over Tata job losses

Community members follow Unite in backing industrial action in response to restructuring plans.

9 May 2024
Wales
9 May 2024
A variety of modern cars, parked with their fronts in towards the curb.

Disruption warning over botched hospital parking plan

Car parking charges are to temporarily end at hospital sites before being reintroduced later in the year.

9 May 2024
Northern Ireland
10 May 2024
protesters and police clashing

Police and protesters clash at Tesla's Berlin factory

Activists were protesting against plans to expand the factory in Grünheide - Tesla's only manufacturing location in Europe.

10 May 2024
Europe
7 May 2024
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul

NY governor in gaffe on black children and computers

One elected official calls Kathy Hochul's remark about young African Americans "genuinely appalling".

7 May 2024
US & Canada
8 May 2024
Prof Tracy Lawson examines the plants being grown in the vertical farm

'Indoor field' will grow climate-resilient plants

A new £3m lab will be able to "select plants for tomorrow's atmosphere today," a professor says.

8 May 2024
Essex
8 May 2024

New Planet of the Apes: 'Definition of generic'

While there are plenty of apes in action in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the latest instalment lacks character development and a decent screenplay.

8 May 2024
Culture
7 May 2024
Amazon package

Jobs boost as Amazon announces plan for new site

The so-called fulfilment centre will be built in Northampton and could take customer orders in 2026.

7 May 2024
Northampton
8 May 2024
A person holds a sign during a press conference about their opposition to a TikTok ban on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on March 22, 2023.

TikTok sues to block US law that could ban app

TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".

8 May 2024
Business
9 May 2024
Alan Partridge

Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?

Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new programme ideas.

9 May 2024
Business
10 May 2024
A woman at a supermarket

Faisal Islam: Economy is getting better but people may not notice

Growth was stronger than expected, but millions of households are yet to feel the benefit.

10 May 2024
Business
9 May 2024
James Blyth

The Scots engineer who pioneered the wind turbine

When James Blyth created his first wind turbine, villagers dismissed it as the "work of the devil".

9 May 2024
Glasgow & West Scotland
8 May 2024
Esther Ghey

Brianna mum hails 'pivotal point' in online campaign

The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey is pushing for stricter online safety rules.

8 May 2024
9 May 2024
Museum being renovated

Museum renovation boosted by additional funding

Poole Museum is currently closed for a £7.7 million redevelopment.

9 May 2024
Dorset
7 May 2024
A colourful anime-style image of characters from the game Hi-Fi Rush

Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer

The Bafta award-winning game's developer is being closed alongside other studios owned by Bethesda.

7 May 2024
Technology
10 May 2024
Lidl store

Lidl raises pay to match Aldi in battle for staff

The German discounters will give their workers higher wages than British competitors.

10 May 2024
Business
7 May 2024
Huseyin Ozkara

Fugitive jailed over deaths of cyclists in 1999

Huseyin Ozkara went on the run for 24 years but was eventually tracked down in France.

7 May 2024
England
8 May 2024
Hospital patients wearing "teletracking" wristbands help Medway Maritime Hospital track bed occupancy.

Kent patient tracking system frees up nurses' time

A tracking system alerts a bed cleaning team as soon as a patient has been discharged.

8 May 2024
England
8 May 2024
Georgia Harrison wearing a white suit with her hair in a low bun and gold earrings

Revenge porn video like 'house fire', star tells MPs

Georgia Harrison says the video makes her fearful for the future and starting a family.

8 May 2024
Essex
11 May 2024
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Sunak says it'll take time for people to feel better

The prime minister says "there is more work to do" as the UK emerges from recession.

11 May 2024
Business
8 May 2024
Trumpet players

Young musicians get £1.7m funding boost

Money will be spent on new instruments and teaching in East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.

8 May 2024
Humberside
6 May 2024
Eurotunnel trains

Eurotunnel says no queues with new travel system

The firm's boss says extra lanes and technology means changes starting in October will go smoothly.

6 May 2024
Business
8 May 2024
Composite

Rafah offensive starts and King 'a bit busy' for Harry

Israel's offensive in Rafah and Prince Harry's UK trip are leading Wednesday's front pages.

8 May 2024
The Papers
9 May 2024
NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Cyber expert urges against 'panic' over NHS data leak

Thousands of patient records from NHS Dumfries and Galloway have been posted online by a ransomware group.

9 May 2024
South Scotland
9 May 2024
Alex Reid

Man's Covid jab death linked to BMI record error

Alex Reid was wrongly advised on early vaccination due to a clinical mistake 17 years earlier.

9 May 2024
Leeds & West Yorkshire
10 May 2024
Madeleine Westerhout in the White House in 2018

Trump's former aide tells how he dictated tweets

Madeleine Westerhout tells ex-president's trial that he liked capitals and exclamation marks.

10 May 2024
US & Canada
10 May 2024
Red wine being poured into a wine glass

Free wine hidden in small print claimed after three months

The offer was included on the tax website as an "experiment" to see if anyone would read the terms.

10 May 2024
Europe
9 May 2024
Sam, Bradley and Phoebe at Brighouse High School in West Yorkshire

GCSEs start with final bit of post-Covid support

This is the last year that students in England will get formulae sheets in maths and science.

9 May 2024
Family & Education
6 May 2024
Andrew Wood, catering manager at BCP Council, Joseph McMullen,Law Lecturer at Bournemouth University, Alain Simons, Senior Lecturer in Games Technology Programming at Bournemouth University, Richard Wintrip, Transport Policy Team Leader at BCP Council, Jamie, Front of House Host at BCP Council, and Ian Selby, Senior Travel Planning Officer at BCP Council. They are stood in front of and beside two of the brand new e-cargo vehicles.

Resort introduces e-cargo bikes to reduce pollution

They will be deployed along beaches in Poole and Bournemouth.

6 May 2024
Dorset
9 May 2024
A pair of twins pictured in Igbo-Ora, Nigeria in 2019

Nigeria's love-hate relationship with twins

Two communities with different views about twins that meant the difference between life and death.

9 May 2024
Africa
7 May 2024
Inside the growing business of pet cloning

Inside the growing business of pet cloning

Two decades after Dolly the sheep, cloning technology has moved on so much that you can now clone your pets.

7 May 2024
Technology of Business
9 May 2024
A pair of twins pictured in Igbo-Ora, Nigeria in 2019

Nigeria's love-hate relationship with twins

Two communities with different views about twins that meant the difference between life and death.

9 May 2024
Africa
6 May 2024
Andrew Wood, catering manager at BCP Council, Joseph McMullen,Law Lecturer at Bournemouth University, Alain Simons, Senior Lecturer in Games Technology Programming at Bournemouth University, Richard Wintrip, Transport Policy Team Leader at BCP Council, Jamie, Front of House Host at BCP Council, and Ian Selby, Senior Travel Planning Officer at BCP Council. They are stood in front of and beside two of the brand new e-cargo vehicles.

Resort introduces e-cargo bikes to reduce pollution

They will be deployed along beaches in Poole and Bournemouth.

6 May 2024
Dorset
8 May 2024
Mark Ashton clapping on the pitch at Portman Road

Improvements to cost 'millions' at football club

Ipswich Town is tasked with bringing its facilities up to the Premier League's standard.

8 May 2024
Suffolk
7 May 2024
Two men walking along a path next to grass, one with a walking stick

Online tool to help prevent falls launches

The advice aims to give older people simple tips to stay active.

7 May 2024
Wiltshire
8 May 2024
File photo of a drone in the sky

Warning after drone 'near misses' with RAF planes

The Royal Air Force says two recent incidents could have been "catastrophic" or even fatal.

8 May 2024
Wales
10 May 2024
Post Office van in London

Post Office 'misled and deceived me' says key lawyer

Simon Clarke tells inquiry when he realised expert knew of IT bugs and how he helped halt Horizon prosecutions.

10 May 2024
Business
9 May 2024
Social media apps on a mobile phone

Public servants issued advice on social media use

The information commissioner issues advice to public servants over posts made in their own name.

9 May 2024
Isle of Man
5 May 2024
Mikheil Lomtadze

Kazakhstan billionaire takes over League One Wycombe

Wycombe Wanderers are taken over by Kazakhstan billionaire Mikheil Lomtadze, whose company buys a 90% stake in the club.

5 May 2024
Wycombe
9 May 2024
Social media apps on a mobile phone

Public servants issued advice on social media use

The information commissioner issues advice to public servants over posts made in their own name.

9 May 2024
Isle of Man
9 May 2024
Man touches in at ticket barrier

TfL pays out thousands in device clash refunds

Watchdog London Travelwatch brands the figures from Transport for London "startling".

9 May 2024
London
9 May 2024
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner pledged Labour will be "unashamedly pro-worker and pro-business"

Labour wants law to protect interns from sex pests

The planned law is part of Labour's New Deal for Working People, aimed at strengthening employee rights.

9 May 2024
UK Politics
7 May 2024
A picture of Katy Perry next to a picture of Marianna Spring

BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images

Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media.

7 May 2024
World
8 May 2024
Brian Altman

Top lawyer denies turning blind eye on Post Office

A top barrister admitted that the Post Office should have disclosed certain information to subpostmasters.

8 May 2024
Business
4 May 2024
Where do your old mobile phones and TVs go to die?

Where do your old mobile phones and TVs go to die?

Dandora sits on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, and 800 tonnes of garbage is dumped on the site every day.

4 May 2024
Technology
8 May 2024
This photo taken on April 5, 2024, shows marine biologist Anne Hoggett inspecting and recording bleached and dead coral around Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef, located 270 kilometres (167 miles) north of the city of Cairns. Australia's spectacular Great Barrier Reef is experiencing the most widespread bleaching on record, with 73 percent of surveyed reefs damaged.

Oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat

Every single day of the past 12 months has seen a new global sea temperature high for the time of year.

8 May 2024
Science & Environment
7 May 2024
WhatsApp logo shown on mobile phone

Surrey County Council launches WhatsApp channel

Residents have been invited to subscribe to the channel to receive updates, news and information.

7 May 2024
Surrey
9 May 2024
Ed Sheeran

Spotify paid the UK music industry £750m last year

The money generated by UK artists has doubled since 2017, with Ed Sheeran leading the charge.

9 May 2024
4 May 2024
Where do your old mobile phones and TVs go to die?

Where do your old mobile phones and TVs go to die?

Dandora sits on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, and 800 tonnes of garbage is dumped on the site every day.

4 May 2024
Technology
7 May 2024
WhatsApp logo shown on mobile phone

Surrey County Council launches WhatsApp channel

Residents have been invited to subscribe to the channel to receive updates, news and information.

7 May 2024
Surrey
6 May 2024
 Qantas aircraft taking off at Sydney's Kingsford Smith international airport.

Qantas agrees payouts over 'ghost flights'

Qantas agrees to pay millions to settle lawsuit accusing it of selling tickets to cancelled flights.

6 May 2024
Business
7 May 2024
Harvey Elliott

Who was rejected for being too small? It's Garth Crooks' team of the week

Which players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make his latest Team of the Week?

7 May 2024
Football
6 May 2024
A yellow fronted train emerges from a tunnel with the words Euro Tunnel emblazoned in red, blue and black on the wall behind it

Channel Tunnel marks 30th anniversary

Eurotunnel describe the anniversary as "remarkable" and it was looking to a "carbon free future".

6 May 2024
Kent
7 May 2024
Callum Robinson

'Shattered' - Tributes to surfers killed in Mexico

One of them was to get married in August. Another was a lacrosse star. His brother was an avid traveller.

7 May 2024
US & Canada
7 May 2024
Anna Wintour in 2022

Everything you need to know about Met Gala 2024

A short story by British author JG Ballard serves as the annual fashion extravaganza's latest theme.

7 May 2024
US & Canada
7 May 2024
Cole Walliser at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Ovation Hollywood on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles. Cole is a Canadian man in his 40s, with long curly brown hair past his shoulders. He has brown eyes and a short moustache. He wears a black tuxedo with a black bow tie and a white shirt with black script on it. He's pictured on the red carpet against a white backdrop with hundreds of pink flowers.

Why the Glambot was missing from the Met Gala

Cole Walliser, director of the social media favourite, encouraged celebs to make DIY versions.

7 May 2024
Newsbeat
6 May 2024
China's President Xi Jinping (L) and his wife Peng Liyuan wave upon their arrival for an official two-day state visit at Orly airport, south of Paris on May 5, 2024.

Ukraine, brandy and EVs top the agenda on Xi's charm offensive

Xi Jinping is on his first visit to Europe in five years - and it feels much like a charm offensive.

6 May 2024
World
4 May 2024
A nurse holding a mobile phone

Silent nurse call bells on trial in baby ward

A trial in Cornwall is hoping to make a hospital ward quieter and calmer for new mothers and babies.

4 May 2024
7 May 2024
Moana

Disney says password crackdown will increase subscribers

Boss Bob Iger says sequels are cheaper to make because they save on marketing costs.

7 May 2024
Business
10 May 2024
Shopping image

Bank 'optimistic' as it edges closer to summer cut

Its comments came as UK interest rates were left unchanged at a 16-year high of 5.25%.

10 May 2024
Business
5 May 2024
Caleb in a car

Teen aiming to become first deaf F1 driver

Caleb McDuff, who started racing when he was four, has his sights set on the pinnacle of motorsport.

5 May 2024
Wales
4 May 2024
Katie Titman and her dog

Patient praises robotic hysterectomy recovery time

Katie Titman says she was "gobsmacked" to be up and about within a week of the procedure.

4 May 2024
South Yorkshire
7 May 2024
P&O boss Peter Hebblethwaite

P&O boss admits he couldn't live on £4.87 an hour

Ferry group chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite earned more than £500,000 last year.

7 May 2024
Business
9 May 2024
Bank of England

Interest rates expected to stay at 16-year high

The Bank of England will decide interest rates later, but is not expected to cut them until the summer.

9 May 2024
Business
5 May 2024
Juilius Kivimaki wanted poster

From teenage cyber-thug to Europe’s most wanted

Kivimaki rose through teen cyber gangs to become a Most Wanted criminal responsible for one of the most shocking hacks in history.

5 May 2024
Technology
10 May 2024
Santiago Paredes

Boeing whistleblower says plane bodies had defects

A former quality inspector for Spirit AeroSystems claims he found many defects on parts due for shipping.

10 May 2024
Business
7 May 2024
Ministry of Defence logo

UK armed forces' personal data accessed in hack

The details of serving Army, RAF and Navy personnel are involved, the BBC understands.

7 May 2024
UK
6 May 2024
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft

Starliner: Nasa to fly new craft to space station

Two Nasa astronauts are due to set off to the International Space Station in a new spacecraft in the early hours of Tuesday morning UK time.

6 May 2024
Science & Environment
8 May 2024
First photograph of a coelacanth with a diver (Credit: Laurent Ballesta/Andromede Oceanologie)

The photographer at the bottom of the ocean

Scientists are racing to trace deep ocean species before they are lost, with the help of photographers who have a taste for danger.

8 May 2024
Future
4 May 2024
Silhouette of a young woman using a smartphone against a Instagram logo backdrop

Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp

With TikTok's future uncertain, Instagram is trying to get more viral content on its Reels feature.

4 May 2024
Technology
4 May 2024
Gasworks street in Huddersfield

Plan to demolish town's final gas holder

The 127ft frame, as well as several other buildings, could vanish from Huddersfield by next March.

4 May 2024
Leeds & West Yorkshire
3 May 2024
Sign banning electric vehicles

Electric car driver turned away from hospital car park

Experts say it does not make sense as research suggests petrol cars are much more likely to catch fire.

3 May 2024
Technology
6 May 2024
Badger in skate bowl in Newquay

Badger rescued from skate bowl in Cornwall

A Cornwall Badger Group volunteer helped free the animal from Newquay Skate Park on Sunday.

6 May 2024
Cornwall
3 May 2024
Freya Kemp celebrates a wicket in 2023

AI aids England selection as squad for Pakistan series unveiled

England women name their squads for the two white-ball series against Pakistan, which begin later this month.

3 May 2024
England Women
4 May 2024
A picture of two refurbished tennis courts

Festival marks reopening of tennis courts

It is hoped the 22 courts, some free to use, will encourage people in Newcastle to be more active.

4 May 2024
4 May 2024
A Tesla dealership

Have the wheels come off for Tesla?

As the electric carmaker sees sales fall and cuts jobs, we take a closer look at its problems.

4 May 2024
Business
5 May 2024
Kieran McKenna

Gloom to glory - the fall and rise of Ipswich Town

BBC Radio Suffolk commentator Brenner Woolley on how Ipswich have been reborn under Kieran McKenna after slumping to the third tier just five years ago.

5 May 2024
Ipswich
3 May 2024
Woman and man look at iPhone 15 in Apple store

Apple sales fall in nearly all countries

The tech giant says demand for its smartphones fell more than 10% in the first three months of the year.

3 May 2024
Business
2 May 2024
Ariana Grande

TikTok and Universal settle music royalties dispute

The deal means songs from artists including Ariana Grande and Drake can be used on the platform again.

2 May 2024
Technology
4 May 2024
Dan Price

Dan Price elected as county's police and crime commissioner

Dan Price says he is "hugely honoured" to be voted in as Cheshire's police and crime commissioner.

4 May 2024
England
5 May 2024
Greene King's site on Westgate Street

What would a £40m Greene King brewery mean for a town?

Greene King calls time on its base of more than 200 years in Bury St Edmunds.

5 May 2024
Suffolk
2 May 2024
A black and white image of Delia Derbyshire editing a musical note

Building named after Doctor Who music pioneer opens

Coventry University's arts and society building honours the late Delia Derbyshire in her home city.

2 May 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
5 May 2024
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin

North Korean weapons are killing Ukrainians. The implications are far bigger

A missile that crashed in Kharkiv shows the surprising scale at which Pyongyang's weapons are used.

5 May 2024
Asia
4 May 2024
Warnings at Scalby School

School plea for exam mark uplift amid Raac chaos

GCSE students were unable to do practical experiments as the science labs had been closed.

4 May 2024
York & North Yorkshire
3 May 2024
The King embraces his niece Zara Tindall

King hugs niece Zara at Windsor horse show after return to duties

It is the third event in four days for the King, who is undergoing cancer treatment.

3 May 2024
Berkshire
3 May 2024
Entries

Blue Peter winner designed TV with internet in 1970s

Steven Bostock marks the 50th anniversary of his idea for the year 2000.

3 May 2024
Derby
8 May 2024
Jessica (Sadie Soverall) and Natalie (Vinette Robinson) in The Gathering

Teen drama turns tables on 'toxic parents'

A new Channel 4 series shows the impact smartphone culture has had on parents as well as children.

8 May 2024
Entertainment & Arts
3 May 2024
Starliner capsule being built wheeled out (Credit: Nasa)

Starliner: The US space industry's next big thing?

Astronauts are preparing for launch in Boeing's new Starliner. What does the spacecraft mean for the future of the US space programme?

3 May 2024
Future
4 May 2024
Scott Major holding up an MCC coin at his desktop setup

How my idea became Minecraft's biggest tournament

Minecraft's biggest tournament is entering its fourth season and it's being run by a Scottish YouTuber.

4 May 2024
Glasgow & West Scotland
24 Apr 2024
East Midlands Institute of Technology

Technology institute due to open in September

East Midlands Institute of Technology is being built on Pride Park.

24 Apr 2024
England
1 May 2024
OnlyFans logo displayed on a smartphone screen in silhouette

OnlyFans investigated over children accessing porn

Ofcom suspects the platform is not doing enough to stop under-18s accessing explicit material.

1 May 2024
1 May 2024
Illustration of a silicon chip inside a human head (Credit: Estudio Santa Rita)

How AI is testing the boundaries of the human mind

The BBC is launching a new series to explore the limits of artificial intelligence by pitting it against the most powerful thinking machines on the planet – the human brain.

1 May 2024
Future
3 May 2024
Stock photo of a young black female gamer playing at night

How the computer games industry is embracing AI

Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost.

3 May 2024
Business
7 May 2024
Couple looking at empty room

House prices stagnate as mortgage rates increase

Mortgage deals have been rising as expectations of an imminent interest rate cut fade.

7 May 2024
Business
1 May 2024
AI v The Mind

AI v The Mind: Who has the edge?

In a new series, we will test the limits of the latest AI technology by pitting it against human experts.

1 May 2024
Artificial Intelligence
2 May 2024
University of Sheffield engineers are hoping to bring clean and affordable energy to cities

University helps develop batteries for Africa

The batteries can provide power for appliances used for cooking, fridges and charging mobile phones.

2 May 2024
Sheffield & South Yorkshire
6 May 2024
Shop sign

Rathlin's only shop avoids closure after £12k fraud

Cyber criminals stole thousands from Rathlin's Co-Op Shop, putting its future in doubt.

6 May 2024
Northern Ireland
7 May 2024
Junior soldiers of Alamein Company from the Army Foundation College in Harrogate

State involvement not ruled out in hack - Shapps

The details of serving Army, RAF and Navy personnel are involved, the BBC understands.

7 May 2024
UK
1 May 2024
A stock image of a woman waking up in bed and reaching for a smartphone

Apple working to fix alarming iPhone issue

Users have been reporting unexpected lie-ins after the alarms on their phones failed to go off.

1 May 2024
Technology
1 May 2024
Changpeng Zhao arrives at federal court in Seattle, Washington, US, on 30 April 2024.

Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison

Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws.

1 May 2024
Technology
1 May 2024
A stock photograph of a Tesla Supercharger in California

Tesla staff say entire Supercharger team fired

The division responsible for the car-maker's huge fast-charging network is being axed to cut costs.

1 May 2024
Technology
2 May 2024
Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell

Game 'more enjoyable without VAR' - Motherwell boss

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell believes supporters would enjoy Scottish football "a heck of a lot better" without VAR.

2 May 2024
Motherwell
2 May 2024
David Higgs

Man's mission to aid autistic people in Ukraine war

David Higgs MBE, wants to raise £5,000 to buy ear defenders for autistic people in Ukraine.

2 May 2024
Derby
1 May 2024
A stock image of a woman waking up in bed and reaching for a smartphone

Apple working to fix alarming iPhone issue

Users have been reporting unexpected lie-ins after the alarms on their phones failed to go off.

1 May 2024
Technology
1 May 2024
A stock photograph of a Tesla Supercharger in California

Tesla staff say entire Supercharger team fired

The division responsible for the car-maker's huge fast-charging network is being axed to cut costs.

1 May 2024
Technology
2 May 2024
The Guild department store

Beloved department store The Guild to close

Many of the store's customers and former employees have expressed sadness about the closure.

2 May 2024
Bristol
1 May 2024
Qantas plane

Qantas blunder lets customers view strangers' data

The airline has apologised after users of its app were mistakenly given access to personal details.

1 May 2024
Australia
1 May 2024
Sarah Skinner, chief executive, Penrose Learning Trust

More temporary classrooms for Raac-affected school

Pupils should be in the specialist classrooms by the beginning of July, a head teacher says.

1 May 2024
Suffolk
30 Apr 2024
People walk behind a Meta Platforms logo during a conference in India in 2023

Meta faces EU probe over Russian disinformation

The EU says Facebook and Instagram have not done enough to combat "malicious actors'" political ads.

30 Apr 2024
Technology
1 May 2024
A driver using a mobile in car

AI catches 114 drivers on mobiles in one week

A police force says the technology is "sadly" showing how commonly drivers use phones at the wheel.

1 May 2024
Northampton
3 May 2024
Peter Levy

BBC presenter gets money back after being scammed

Peter Levy says he received a call from someone pretending to be from his bank in February.

3 May 2024
Hull & East Yorkshire
30 Apr 2024
People walk behind a Meta Platforms logo during a conference in India in 2023

Meta faces EU probe over Russian disinformation

The EU says Facebook and Instagram have not done enough to combat "malicious actors'" political ads.

30 Apr 2024
Technology
2 May 2024
Jeniffer Rocha putting food in a delivery bag

Thumb-bite Deliveroo rider worked after guilty plea

Jenniffer Rocha is filmed delivering food despite being convicted for biting off a customer's thumb.

2 May 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
30 Apr 2024
Julius Kivimaki hacker wanted poster

Hacker jailed for blackmailing therapy patients

Julius Kivimäki threatened thousands of patients he would publish details of their therapy sessions.

30 Apr 2024
Technology
1 May 2024
Photograph of Carol Vorderman, Stacey Dooley and Kate Garraway

Leeds Festival of Ideas reveals celebrity speakers

Leeds International Festival of Ideas has announced this year's line up of speakers as it returns to the city for the fourth year.

1 May 2024
England
2 May 2024
Kevin and daughter Isabelle

Daddy-daughter duo seeing galaxies far, far away

Kevin and Isabelle often spend hours taking pictures in their back garden.

2 May 2024
Science & Environment
1 May 2024
Electricity works

Power cut left hundreds of homes without supply

UK Power Networks says power is being restored to 346 properties in Wood Green, north London.

1 May 2024
London
30 Apr 2024
Howard Webb watches from the stands

Football is officiated by 'human beings' - Webb

Howard Webb defended refereeing standards in the Premier League with a review of recent incidents.

30 Apr 2024
Football
1 May 2024
Will Cathcart

Tens of millions secretly use WhatsApp despite bans

Will Cathcart reveals how many people are secretly using his app in countries where it is banned.

1 May 2024
Technology
30 Apr 2024
Man in MRI scanner

UK's most powerful MRI scanner set to come to city

The machine will be 1,000 times more powerful than those developed in Nottingham in the 1970s.

30 Apr 2024
Nottingham
3 May 2024
Ross Appleby

Mum says easy drug access caused son's prison death

Seven inmates have died in the last two months at Parc prison, four from suspected drug-use.

3 May 2024
Wales
1 May 2024
 Singer/Actor, FKA twigs speaks at Congressional Testimony – NO FAKES Act at Dirksen Senate Office Building on April 30, 2024 in Washington, DC.

FKA Twigs uses AI to create deepfake of herself

The musician tells a US Senate committee her digital clone will interact with fans and journalists.

1 May 2024
2 May 2024
A house with a charred roof

Neighbour warns family about lightning strike blaze

A neighbour alerts a family to a blaze on their roof, caused by a lightning strike.

2 May 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
1 May 2024
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Australia sidesteps reports it expelled Indian spies

The government talks up its ties with Delhi despite reports about a 2020 counter-intelligence operation.

1 May 2024
Australia
30 Apr 2024
A young Gambian child with a microarray patch applied to the wrist

Patch to protect against measles shows promise

Painless and easier to store than injections, it remains early days for microneedle-patch technology.

30 Apr 2024
Health
1 May 2024
Craig Guildford

Tackling vehicle crime is a priority - police boss

Chief Constable Craig Guildford says West Midlands Police is cracking down on vehicle crime.

1 May 2024
England
5 May 2024
Man looks at laptop

Why mortgage rates are going up, not down

The cost of a new fixed mortgage has risen in recent days, defying many homeowners' hopes and expectations.

5 May 2024
Business
1 May 2024
The entrance to Port Talbot steelworks

Tata plans could cost thousands more jobs - report

A confidential economic assessment said thousands more jobs could be lost unless workers are supported.

1 May 2024
Wales
30 Apr 2024
 Ford Motor Co. Mustang Mach-E

US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes

The US regulator says it will evaluate Ford's driver assistance tech after two fatal collisions.

30 Apr 2024
5 May 2024
Man looks at laptop

Why mortgage rates are going up, not down

The cost of a new fixed mortgage has risen in recent days, defying many homeowners' hopes and expectations.

5 May 2024
Business
1 May 2024
Jack O'Sullivan

New CCTV footage in search for missing man

Police say footage from dozens of sources has been reviewed since Jack O'Sullivan went missing.

1 May 2024
England
30 Apr 2024
 Ford Motor Co. Mustang Mach-E

US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes

The US regulator says it will evaluate Ford's driver assistance tech after two fatal collisions.

30 Apr 2024
2 May 2024
Manuel and Enrique

'Qatar targeted my brother on Grindr - I want him home’

The British-Mexican man has HIV and has run out of his usual medication, says his family.

2 May 2024
UK
29 Apr 2024
Elon Musk in suit talks to crowd at Tesla event

Tesla shares jump after reports of China deal

A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology.

29 Apr 2024
Asia
30 Apr 2024
Lecht ski centre

Urgent cash appeal as ski centre struggles for snow

The Lecht Ski Centre between Aberdeenshire and Moray launches a funding plea after a "dire" season.

30 Apr 2024
NE, Orkney & Shetland
3 May 2024
Madeleine McCann

Madeleine's absence 'still aches', say parents

Gerry and Kate McCann release a statement on the anniversary of their daughter's disappearance.

3 May 2024
Leicester
1 May 2024
Logo of short video app Douyin on phone screen.

Beijing tightens grip on China social media giants

Changes to China's State Secrets Law requires internet firms to monitor information shared by users.

1 May 2024
Business
2 May 2024
Left Ventricular Assist Device

'My life would've ended five years ago' without heart pump

Left Ventricular Assist Devices buy precious time for patients on heart transplant waiting lists.

2 May 2024
Manchester
30 Apr 2024
Jerry Lukendo Mbokani

Migrants hit by high fees to send money home

Sending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive.

30 Apr 2024
Business
2 May 2024
A woman walks by a boarded up UK shop on a rainy day holding an umbrella

UK forecast for slowest growth of richest nations next year

The UK economy will remain “sluggish” due to the impact of interest rate rises, the OECD says.

2 May 2024
Business
3 May 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference in Sanford, Florida

Ron DeSantis bans 'global elite' lab-grown meat

Florida's governor says he will "save our beef", but a lab-grown meat firm calls it an assault on liberty.

3 May 2024
US & Canada
30 Apr 2024
Reece Wilson

Helmet tech helps riders judge concussion risk

Reece Wilson has suffered broken bones, dislocated joints and severe concussion while doing his sport.

30 Apr 2024
Scotland
29 Apr 2024
Getir delivery drivers

Delivery firm Getir to exit UK, Europe and US

It will focus on its core market in Turkey, after speculation that its UK operations were in financial trouble.

29 Apr 2024
Business
28 Apr 2024
copper cables

Invisible marker reducing cable theft - Openreach

The anti-theft measure has helped to secure three recent convictions in Lincolnshire, the firm says.

28 Apr 2024
Lincolnshire
30 Apr 2024
red paint on the somerset crest

Paint-protest clean-up to cost £20k, council says

Somerset Council says it expects to spend £20,000 cleaning red paint off County Hall in Taunton.

30 Apr 2024
Somerset
1 May 2024
A girl in a student union building

Why can't I vote online in UK elections?

Experts consider when UK voters might be permitted to vote in elections online.

1 May 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire
1 May 2024
Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar escalates Drake feud on diss track

The Compton rapper finally responds to a series of taunts by Drake, calling him a "habitual liar”.

1 May 2024
Entertainment & Arts
30 Apr 2024
Concept art of an Airlander 10 aircraft

Some of first Airlanders could fly Scottish routes

30 Apr 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
30 Apr 2024
Ian Bell with his Herdwick sheep

Sheep herded with special collars to protect birds

The collars emit a "non-harmful" pulse telling the sheep when they have left their designated area.

30 Apr 2024
30 Apr 2024
Entrance to British Steel in Scunthorpe

British Steel electric arc furnace approved

British Steel will replace the existing coke blast furnaces at its Scunthorpe headquarters.

30 Apr 2024
England
2 May 2024
Phone showing Uber app and a London black cab in the background.

Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers case

The case against the US-based ride-hailing giant is being brought on behalf of over 10,800 drivers.

2 May 2024
Business
29 Apr 2024
older woman interacting with smart speaker

New law aims to protect devices from hackers

Speakers, fitness trackers and other internet-connected devices sold in the UK now have to meet new requirements.

29 Apr 2024
Business
28 Apr 2024
copper cables

Invisible marker reducing cable theft - Openreach

The anti-theft measure has helped to secure three recent convictions in Lincolnshire, the firm says.

28 Apr 2024
Lincolnshire
2 May 2024
Child's hands operating a mobile phone

Students design and launch 'gang awareness' app

Northampton School for Girls hope their award-winning idea will keep children safe from exploitation.

2 May 2024
30 Apr 2024
King Charles with cancer patient Asha Millan

King shares cancer diagnosis 'shock' with patients

The King is marking his return to public events with a symbolic trip to a cancer centre in London.

30 Apr 2024
UK
30 Apr 2024
A police officer in hi vis

Police and Crime Commissioner: Sussex's candidates

Four candidates are standing to become Sussex's next police and crime commissioner.

30 Apr 2024
Sussex
28 Apr 2024
Debra Leso buys a ticket from a self-service machine

Rollout of train station ticket machines begins

The first ticket was sold through one of the self-service machines at York Street Station on Sunday.

28 Apr 2024
Northern Ireland
1 May 2024
Laptop

Cyber attack recovery could cost council £500,000

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar says it could be six months before its IT systems are fully restored.

1 May 2024
Highlands & Islands
30 Apr 2024
Image of a character from the World of Warcraft game

After 20 years, what next for World of Warcraft?

The game's maker Activision Blizzard was bought by Microsoft last year in gaming's biggest ever acquisition

30 Apr 2024
Newsbeat
27 Apr 2024
A mobile phone on a stand films two Indian men as they make a video (Credit: Getty Images)

Are India's TikTok ghosts the app's US future?

TikTok was one of India's most popular apps – until it was banned in 2020. It's a lesson for what might unfold if a US ban goes ahead.

27 Apr 2024
Future
30 Apr 2024
Gareth Jenkins

Postmasters tried 'to get away with' blaming IT - expert

Post Office inquiry sees an internal email from 2010 sent by an expert on the ill-fated Horizon system

30 Apr 2024
Business
28 Apr 2024
Woman using film camera with shelves of film cameras behind (Credit: Getty Images)

Why we continue to embrace analogue tech

Digital technology's quickness and convenience ought to have buried its analogue counterparts. Yet vinyl records and film photography endure. Why do people continue to use it?

28 Apr 2024
Future
29 Apr 2024
Team of the Week graphic with Bukayo Saka

Who ran their man ragged? Garth Crooks' Team of the Week

Which players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make his latest Team of the Week?

29 Apr 2024
Premier League
29 Apr 2024
Temu package (Credit: Getty Images)

'Temu is as addictive as sugar'

With flash deals, gamificiation and rock-bottom prices, shoppers are finding Temu nearly impossible to resist.

29 Apr 2024
Worklife
1 May 2024
People walk past an estate agent in London, Britain, 05 October 2023

House prices fall as lenders raise mortgage rates

The Nationwide says the average cost of a home was down 4% on the peak seen in the summer of 2022.

1 May 2024
Business
26 Apr 2024
Nuno Espirito Santo looks at the officials during the Everton game.

Referees must take responsibility for decisions - Nuno

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo calls on referees to take responsibility and stop relying on VAR.

26 Apr 2024
Nottm Forest
26 Apr 2024
Close up of mobile phone screen

Gloucestershire mobile networks begin 3G switch-off

The closure of the 3G network allows room for access to the faster 4G and 5G services.

26 Apr 2024
Gloucestershire
29 Apr 2024
Burkina Faso soldiers aboard a pick-up truck in 2020

Burkina Faso bans more foreign media outlets

The West African nation "strongly rejects" allegations its army killed at least 223 civilians in February.

29 Apr 2024
Africa
27 Apr 2024
Anna Salisbury

'Being bullied was horrific, but it won't stop me'

Anna Salisbury says that because of what she experienced she is passionate about building up others.

27 Apr 2024
England
26 Apr 2024
Two archaeologists examining a Bronze Age bowl at the Must Farm excavation

Britain's 'Pompeii': UK's largest Bronze Age find

An exhibition showcasing many of its finds is opening in Peterborough, close to where it was found.

26 Apr 2024
England
29 Apr 2024
Person holding mobile phone and debit card

Student fraud warning after 'so many' recent cases

Students are a target for criminals, police say, as they are young and away from parental guidance.

29 Apr 2024
West Yorkshire
25 Apr 2024
An image of a phone being used to search Googlegle

Google accused of making it harder to search for rival

In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.

25 Apr 2024
Technology
28 Apr 2024
A brown lidded food waste bin lies on its side on the pavement with food waste spilling out

Horsham council approves £2m food bin launch

Domestic food waste collections for all homes, including flats, will start in March 2026.

28 Apr 2024
England
30 Apr 2024
Heidi Dodson, in her garden

Woman facing eviction told she would cope sleeping rough

Thurrock Council said it believed Heidi Dodson would cope 'reasonably well' if she was made homeless.

30 Apr 2024
Essex
25 Apr 2024
An image of a phone being used to search Googlegle

Google accused of making it harder to search for rival

In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.

25 Apr 2024
Technology
30 Apr 2024
Heidi Dodson, in her garden

Woman facing eviction told she would cope sleeping rough

Thurrock Council said it believed Heidi Dodson would cope 'reasonably well' if she was made homeless.

30 Apr 2024
Essex
25 Apr 2024
BP signage

Four protesters arrested at BP conference

Three women and one man have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal damage.

25 Apr 2024
Surrey
28 Apr 2024
Jess Waring-Hughes

'Buying a first home is harder when you're single'

A report says two high incomes are increasingly needed to afford a mortgage, leaving millions stuck.

28 Apr 2024
26 Apr 2024
Sebastien Buemi of Switzerland and Envision Racing drives during the 2024 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix R

Everyday EVs are taking a page from Formula E

The common electric vehicle doesn't need to hit lightning speed – but Formula E race cars could usher in a new era for all.

26 Apr 2024
Worklife
25 Apr 2024
View of the town of Piccioli (Credit: Alamy)

The stunning Tuscan town even Italians don't know

The winner of this year's national "Borgo dei Borghi" competition blends its medieval past with an eye-catching contemporary art scene and wandering robots.

25 Apr 2024
Travel
28 Apr 2024
Elon Musk

Musk in China to discuss enabling Full Self Driving

China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country.

28 Apr 2024
Business
29 Apr 2024
Young woman using Vinted app

Vinted makes first profit on used fashion

The second-hand fashion marketplace is the first of the new "pre-loved" clothing platforms to make a profit.

29 Apr 2024
Business
26 Apr 2024
A man looking at the giant 3D printer

World's biggest 3D printer whirs into action

It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines.

26 Apr 2024
Technology
26 Apr 2024
Dr Alex Surtees, from the University of Bradford, looks at ' Sandpit'

Tests to discover if paintings are by Constable

The University of Bradford is assessing three paintings which may have been created by Constable.

26 Apr 2024
England
27 Apr 2024
Neel Acharya

Indian students have died in the US – the community wants answers

A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community.

27 Apr 2024
India
26 Apr 2024
Cherisse Dealtry chief executive of the York Road Homeless Project in Woking

Call for clarity over affordability of new flats

The 25-storey building will go ahead after a government inspector overturned the council's decision.

26 Apr 2024
25 Apr 2024
Woman looks at phone in front of Facebook image - stock shot.

Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump

Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.

25 Apr 2024
Technology
25 Apr 2024
Uber

Uber re-applies for licence to operate in Aberdeen

The company was previously granted permission to launch in the city in 2018.

25 Apr 2024
NE, Orkney & Shetland
26 Apr 2024
Tesla automobile plugged in and charging at a Supercharger rapid battery charging station

Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator

The regulator will check whether Tesla's fix adequately addressed safety concerns.

26 Apr 2024
US & Canada
25 Apr 2024
Facebook's logo on a laptop screen

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook

Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.

25 Apr 2024
Business
26 Apr 2024
Bob Buxton

West Yorkshire mayor candidate: Bob Buxton

A total of six candidates are standing in the mayoral election which will take place on 2 May.

26 Apr 2024
England
25 Apr 2024
Elizabeth Harbour

Illustrator's shock finding design copies on Temu

Elizabeth Harbour sells wooden decorations, mantle ornaments and cards.

25 Apr 2024
26 Apr 2024
Tesla automobile plugged in and charging at a Supercharger rapid battery charging station

Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator

The regulator will check whether Tesla's fix adequately addressed safety concerns.

26 Apr 2024
US & Canada
24 Apr 2024
Waxworms in honeycomb (Credit: Getty Images)

The insects that can digest plastic as food

Wriggling critters armed with enzymes can break down plastics that would otherwise take decades, or even centuries to degrade.

24 Apr 2024
Future
23 Apr 2024
Borders Distillery

Borders Distillery uncorks £35m support package

The site in Hawick became the first to operate in the region since 1837 when it opened.

23 Apr 2024
South Scotland
23 Apr 2024
Ocado warehouse Luton

How robots are taking over warehouse work

At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.

23 Apr 2024
Business
23 Apr 2024
A VAR decision screen

Uefa Board calls for improvement in VAR consistency

The Uefa Football Board says VAR needs to become more "consistent, transparent and understandable" for players, fans and coaches.

23 Apr 2024
Premier League
26 Apr 2024
Bob Buxton

West Yorkshire mayor candidate: Bob Buxton

A total of six candidates are standing in the mayoral election which will take place on 2 May.

26 Apr 2024
England
23 Apr 2024
Professor John Mallard

MRI scanner inventor honoured with hospital plaque

Team led by Northampton-born Prof John Mallard created the first full-body scanner.

23 Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024
Houses

Three major lenders to raise mortgage rates

Nationwide, Santander and NatWest will increase their rates on home loans amid uncertainty in the sector.

29 Apr 2024
Business
24 Apr 2024
A picture of the Higer STEED XL parked up

Another electric bus being trialled in Guernsey

It is the latest trial of hybrid or fully electric buses over the last year and the second this month.

24 Apr 2024
Guernsey
28 Apr 2024
The Chinese Flag flies in front of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Berlin, Germany on August 13, 2020

Germany grapples with wave of spying threats

Six arrests in quick succession show Germany is being targeted by spies but also that it is fighting back.

28 Apr 2024
Europe
23 Apr 2024
A VAR decision screen

Uefa Board calls for improvement in VAR consistency

The Uefa Football Board says VAR needs to become more "consistent, transparent and understandable" for players, fans and coaches.

23 Apr 2024
Premier League
27 Apr 2024
Camilla Bowry holds her OBE for services to young people, education and the environment

Surrey weekly round-up: 20 April - 26 April 2024

Take a look back of some of the stories from across Surrey you may have missed in the past week.

27 Apr 2024
23 Apr 2024
Professor John Mallard

MRI scanner inventor honoured with hospital plaque

Team led by Northampton-born Prof John Mallard created the first full-body scanner.

23 Apr 2024
24 Apr 2024
A picture of the Higer STEED XL parked up

Another electric bus being trialled in Guernsey

It is the latest trial of hybrid or fully electric buses over the last year and the second this month.

24 Apr 2024
Guernsey
23 Apr 2024
Bordon Future Skills Centre

Loss-making building trade school to close

Bordon Future Skills Centre lost more than £100,000 in the last two years, a college principal said.

23 Apr 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
26 Apr 2024
Linzi Smith outside of St James' Park

Banned football fan raises £15,000 to sue

Linzi Smith's lawyer says the club's actions are a "huge overreach" in to her personal life.

26 Apr 2024
Tyne
23 Apr 2024
Britishvolt

Council paves way for data centre on Britishvolt site

The council is receiving £110m from Blackstone, which plans to build a computer centre on the land.

23 Apr 2024
Tyne
26 Apr 2024
TikTok logo and US flag.

TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent tells US

The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.

26 Apr 2024
24 Apr 2024
Three people wearing fluorescent vests are holding a banner saying ''Let there be light''

Highways bosses apologise over dark streets saga

People living on an A-road are "living in darkness" due to faulty street lights awaiting repair.

24 Apr 2024
Suffolk
27 Apr 2024
Laura removing her wig

'I hope trolls listen to why alopecia is not ugly'

Laura Mathias says people should be judged by their character rather than by how they look.

27 Apr 2024
Essex
22 Apr 2024
A thumb hovering above the grindr app logo

Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users' HIV status

The LGBTQ+ dating app is being sued in a class action lawsuit over allegedly misusing users' data.

22 Apr 2024
Technology
23 Apr 2024
Car crash on smart motorway

Smart motorways: How safe are they?

BBC Panorama finds the technology behind England’s smart motorways stops working on a regular basis.

23 Apr 2024
UK
22 Apr 2024
Daniel Dennett delivering a lecture (Credit: Getty Images)

Daniel Dennett: 'Civilisation is fragile'

Before his recent death, the influential philosopher Daniel Dennett spoke to the BBC about why he saw new dangers from AI.

22 Apr 2024
Future
23 Apr 2024
Protester shouts at police officer after being arrested

Arrests and anger at US university pro-Palestinian demos

Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent days.

23 Apr 2024
US & Canada
23 Apr 2024
Ocado has added robotic arms to its newest warehouse near Luton.

Watch Ocado robots in action

Ocado has added robotic arms to its newest warehouse near Luton.

23 Apr 2024
Business
26 Apr 2024
Canadian rapper Drake on stage holding a microphone with his arms outstretched

AI Tupac track vanishes from Drake's Instagram

The megastar had been ordered to delete the track by the late rapper's estate for "abusing his legacy".

26 Apr 2024
Newsbeat
23 Apr 2024
Image of Jessica Pliskin

Student sets sights on Miss England final

Physics student Jessica Pliskin is among 40 finalists competing for the Miss England title in May.

23 Apr 2024
Bristol
30 Apr 2024
John Davidson

'Brexit trade checks will cost me £200,000 a year'

Firms warn of higher costs but the government says its new border model will improve biosecurity.

30 Apr 2024
Business
23 Apr 2024
Protester shouts at police officer after being arrested

Arrests and anger at US university pro-Palestinian demos

Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent days.

23 Apr 2024
US & Canada
23 Apr 2024
Ocado has added robotic arms to its newest warehouse near Luton.

Watch Ocado robots in action

Ocado has added robotic arms to its newest warehouse near Luton.

23 Apr 2024
Business
26 Apr 2024
Canadian rapper Drake on stage holding a microphone with his arms outstretched

AI Tupac track vanishes from Drake's Instagram

The megastar had been ordered to delete the track by the late rapper's estate for "abusing his legacy".

26 Apr 2024
Newsbeat
23 Apr 2024
Image of Jessica Pliskin

Student sets sights on Miss England final

Physics student Jessica Pliskin is among 40 finalists competing for the Miss England title in May.

23 Apr 2024
Bristol
22 Apr 2024
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal reacts during the game against Real Madrid

Barca could take legal action over 'phantom goal'

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he will not rule out taking legal action after Lamine Yamal's 'phantom goal' during El Clasico.

22 Apr 2024
Barcelona
25 Apr 2024
Woman shoplifts wine

Shoplifting hits record high in England and Wales

Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003.

25 Apr 2024
UK
24 Apr 2024
Father and child

Health board app gives new fathers a helping hand

The new Dadpad app provides guidance on how to cope with the challenges of fatherhood.

24 Apr 2024
Highlands & Islands
26 Apr 2024
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, meets China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse

China warns US not to step on its 'red lines'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he had raised a number of US concerns with the Chinese leader.

26 Apr 2024
Asia
18 Apr 2024
Peterhead Fish Market

Will technology silence shouting at the fish market?

The biggest white fish port in the UK at Peterhead may replace its traditional shout auctions.

18 Apr 2024
NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland
26 Apr 2024
David Barlow

Radio enthusiasts gather to mark 150th anniversary

Amateur radio enthusiasts gathered on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi.

26 Apr 2024
Cornwall
26 Apr 2024
Steve Young receives a Melanoma jab from a healthcare professional at UCLH in London on 11 April

First personalised jab for skin cancer in UK trial

Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning.

26 Apr 2024
Health
22 Apr 2024
Laura Lane for BBC Executive Lounge

UPS exec: The greenest mile is the mile not driven

Laura Lane, UPS's chief corporate affairs and sustainability officer, enters the BBC's Executive Lounge to discuss the logistics company's future.

22 Apr 2024
Worklife
22 Apr 2024
Man looking at computer screen displaying river (Credit: Kimberley Brown)

The rivers cleared by conveyor belt in Ecuador

A start-up in Ecuador is using a conveyor belt to skim off and remove plastic from rivers – and working to stop polluters adding plastic to rivers in the first place.

22 Apr 2024
Future
24 Apr 2024
Acute Stroke Unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Hospital starts using AI to treat stroke patients

The software helps decide whether a patient needs an operation or medication to remove a blood clot.

24 Apr 2024
24 Apr 2024
Arvind Kejriwal in black and white on a purple orange and green background

Arvind Kejriwal: A quick guide

As millions of Indians head to the polls in this historic election year, here's what you need to know about Arvind Kejriwal.

24 Apr 2024
India
24 Apr 2024
Emily Jeffery with drone pilot David Campion. They are in a field, both kneeling on the grass.

Drones can find casualties within minutes - pilot

David Champion said 24 satellites track his drone so it can accurately assess difficult terrain.

24 Apr 2024
Surrey
21 Apr 2024
The National Coast Guard in Mauritius being briefed on the technology

University to help spot illegal fishing from space

The project will use ship location data to tackle illegal fishing in Mauritius.

21 Apr 2024
Surrey
19 Jul 2024
Woman buying ticket on phone at train station

Will Labour’s plan make train tickets cheaper?

What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?

19 Jul 2024
Business
21 Apr 2024
The A21 self-driving bus on a street in Seoul, South Korea.

Look, no hands! My trip on Seoul's self-driving bus

A technology company has been testing autonomous buses on the streets of the South Korean capital.

21 Apr 2024
Business
28 Apr 2024
The Kenilworth Road end as rendered in the game

How Kenilworth Road was added to EA FC 24

A game developer says the Hatters' ground, surrounded by terraced housing, has "great character".

28 Apr 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
21 Apr 2024
TikTok

TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'

The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.

21 Apr 2024
US & Canada
24 Apr 2024
TikTok logo and US flag

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban

The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.

24 Apr 2024
Asia
23 Apr 2024
Elon Musk

Australia PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire'

Anthony Albanese's comments come amid a feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a stabbing.

23 Apr 2024
Australia
21 Apr 2024
map with BBC Verify branding

Damage seen at Iran air base after Israeli attack

Satellite imagery analysis by BBC Verify reveals damage from Friday's Israeli strike on Iran

21 Apr 2024
Middle East
20 Apr 2024
A bored young adult woman looking at her smartphone

From WhatsApp to Greggs - why is tech going down more?

Experts say tech outages do seem to be happening more often.

20 Apr 2024
Technology
23 Apr 2024
Dumfries hospital

Health board apologises for cyber attack 'anxiety'

NHS Dumfries and Galloway says it recognises calls for transparency in handling the incident.

23 Apr 2024
South Scotland
28 Apr 2024
The Kenilworth Road end as rendered in the game

How Kenilworth Road was added to EA FC 24

A game developer says the Hatters' ground, surrounded by terraced housing, has "great character".

28 Apr 2024
Beds, Herts & Bucks
23 Apr 2024
Commuters in London

UK borrowing casts doubt on pre-election tax cuts

Government borrowing for the year was £6.6bn higher than expected, according to new figures.

23 Apr 2024
Business
22 Apr 2024
Tesla cars sit parked in a lot at the Tesla factort.

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall

The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.

22 Apr 2024
20 Apr 2024
Cobogó House in São Carlos, Brazil, from The House of Green (published by Gestalten)

12 stunning buildings that bring nature inside

A new book showcases projects around the globe that offer a way forward for building with nature – from an "office farm" in Vietnam to rammed-earth villas in the Costa Rican jungle.

20 Apr 2024
Culture
19 Apr 2024
A police officer's jacket

£1m of 'stolen' property recovered by rural team

"As a small team, we definitely punch above our weight," says Sgt Tom Nuttall.

19 Apr 2024
Cambridgeshire
19 Apr 2024
Stock image of two girls using a phone

Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.

19 Apr 2024
Technology
24 Apr 2024
TikTok logo and US flag

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban

The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.

24 Apr 2024
Asia
22 Apr 2024
Couple looking at tablet computer

Homeowner pain as major banks lift mortgage rates

Lenders respond over views the Bank of England may not cut interest rates as quickly as forecast.

22 Apr 2024
Business
19 Apr 2024
Drone

Drones flown in medical supplies delivery trial

Drones were flown above the north coast of Jersey this week as part of a trial.

19 Apr 2024
Jersey
23 Apr 2024
The team in the new cath lab for cardiology patients at the RUH standing in a group by their new equipment

Hospital opens £1m refurbished cardiology lab

The new facility for cardiology patients has been kitted out with state-of-the-art equipment.

23 Apr 2024
Somerset
22 Apr 2024
Tesla cars sit parked in a lot at the Tesla factort.

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall

The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.

22 Apr 2024
20 Apr 2024
Cobogó House in São Carlos, Brazil, from The House of Green (published by Gestalten)

12 stunning buildings that bring nature inside

A new book showcases projects around the globe that offer a way forward for building with nature – from an "office farm" in Vietnam to rammed-earth villas in the Costa Rican jungle.

20 Apr 2024
Culture
19 Apr 2024
A police officer's jacket

£1m of 'stolen' property recovered by rural team

"As a small team, we definitely punch above our weight," says Sgt Tom Nuttall.

19 Apr 2024
Cambridgeshire
19 Apr 2024
Stock image of two girls using a phone

Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.

19 Apr 2024
Technology
26 Apr 2024
Angela van den Bogerd

Post Office paid widow in instalments for silence

The Horizon scandal inquiry reveals details of the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.

26 Apr 2024
Business
24 Apr 2024
Pupils from Friends' School in Lisburn

The fired up rocketeers more blow up than glow up

Launchpad explosions, cracked eggs and 800ft of air - welcome to the NI schools rocketry competition.

24 Apr 2024
Northern Ireland
22 Apr 2024
Couple looking at tablet computer

Homeowner pain as major banks lift mortgage rates

Lenders respond over views the Bank of England may not cut interest rates as quickly as forecast.

22 Apr 2024
Business
26 Apr 2024

A US TikTok ban could harm small businesses

Without the popular social media platform, some creators and small enterprises across the globe could see their revenue plummet.

26 Apr 2024
Worklife
19 Apr 2024
Couple take selfie in front of RHS sign

RHS Urban Show debuts with aim of inspiring city gardeners

The event in Manchester is a "chance for a new audience to gain new roots", its manager says.

19 Apr 2024
Manchester
18 Apr 2024
cameras

Council reviews CCTV use over China government links

A councillor has raised concerns about the use of cameras made by Hikvision.

18 Apr 2024
Leicester
19 Apr 2024
Parking sign

Car parking costs to rise by 20%

Parking fees have not been increased for several years, North Yorkshire Council says.

19 Apr 2024
York & North Yorkshire
19 Apr 2024
BBC

Women secretly filmed on nights out 'feel unsafe'

The videos taken of women on nights out without their knowledge have gained millions of views.

19 Apr 2024
Manchester
19 Apr 2024
The Forth Yards site to the west of Newcastle city centre

New homes could be heated by River Tyne, council told

The council would have to comply with “strict limits” set by the Environment Agency, if approved.

19 Apr 2024
Science & Environment
22 Apr 2024
Woman looks in estate agent window

First-time buyers face toughest test for 70 years

First-time buyers depend on two high incomes or parental support, the Building Societies Association says.

22 Apr 2024
Business
26 Apr 2024
MI5 Director General, Ken McCallum pictured in 2022

Foreign states targeting UK universities, MI5 warns

Senior figures from leading institutions are warned of risks to some of their cutting-edge research.

26 Apr 2024
UK
23 Apr 2024
A stock image of a young child - face partially obscured - holding a phone

Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns

IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.

23 Apr 2024
Technology
19 Apr 2024
Glen Sannox

Delivery delay confirmed for CalMac Glen Sannox ferry

The long-delayed vessel will now be held up until July due to issues with its propulsion system.

19 Apr 2024
Glasgow & West Scotland
20 Apr 2024
Glen Sannox

Were Scotland's new gas-powered ferries a bad choice?

The first UK-built LNG ferries were hailed a "green ships" but they have been dogged with problems.

20 Apr 2024
Glasgow & West Scotland
24 Apr 2024
St Margaret's Church, Ormesby, Norfolk

Body exhumed after being buried in wrong grave

Barry Halksworth's wife says "you can't get angry about something that has already happened".

24 Apr 2024
Norfolk
22 Apr 2024
Vehicles passing a Stopped Vehicle Detection radar sensor mounted adjacent to the southbound carriageway near Bagshot in Surrey

Smart motorway tech failing on a regular basis

Figures obtained by the BBC reveal worries about the reliability of the tech behind smart motorways.

22 Apr 2024
UK
19 Apr 2024
Couple take selfie in front of RHS sign

RHS Urban Show debuts with aim of inspiring city gardeners

The event in Manchester is a "chance for a new audience to gain new roots", its manager says.

19 Apr 2024
Manchester
18 Apr 2024
cameras

Council reviews CCTV use over China government links

A councillor has raised concerns about the use of cameras made by Hikvision.

18 Apr 2024
Leicester
19 Apr 2024
Parking sign

Car parking costs to rise by 20%

Parking fees have not been increased for several years, North Yorkshire Council says.

19 Apr 2024
York & North Yorkshire
19 Apr 2024
BBC

Women secretly filmed on nights out 'feel unsafe'

The videos taken of women on nights out without their knowledge have gained millions of views.

19 Apr 2024
Manchester
25 Apr 2024
hand on cave getty images

Why societies become more vulnerable over time

Pre-modern states and civilisations became more prone to collapse as time passed – a pattern that holds lessons for today's ageing global powers.

25 Apr 2024
Future
19 Apr 2024
The Forth Yards site to the west of Newcastle city centre

New homes could be heated by River Tyne, council told

The council would have to comply with “strict limits” set by the Environment Agency, if approved.

19 Apr 2024
Science & Environment